Patient/caregiver was educated on role of fiber as follows:

1. Fiber is a complex carbohydrate and is an essential component of diet. It is majorly found in plants and plant products.
2. Fiber is richly available in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and legumes.
3. Human body lacks enzyme systems that can digest fiber. Since fiber is poorly metabolized and digested in the human body, fiber hardly contributes any to calorie count.
4. Since, fiber passes through the stomach and intestines poorly digested and unabsorbed, it remains in the intestines.
5. Fiber helps add bulk to stool and turn the stool solid, which can be easier to eliminate, thus preventing development of constipation.
6. While passing through the intestines undigested, fiber absorbs water, turns into a gel, and thus softens the stool. Soft and solid stools formed with fiber intake are easier to eliminate, thus preventing development of constipation.