Patient/caregiver was educated on disadvantages of excessive dietary fiber as follows: Fiber requirements of an average adult vary around 25 – 30 grams per day. Fiber always absorbs lot of fluid in the gastrointestinal tract, for it to be able to perform intended function. To facilitate this, fiber intake must always be supplemented with fluid intake accordingly. Increased consumption of fluid by excessive fiber can result in increased risk for dehydration. This risk could be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on advantages of insoluble fiber as follows: 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. Since, fiber passes through the stomach and intestines poorly digested and unabsorbed, it remains in the gastrointestinal tract. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water, but absorbs the fluid in the stomach, and swells in size. By swelling [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on advantages of soluble fiber as follows: 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. Since, fiber passes through the stomach and intestines poorly digested and unabsorbed, it remains in the gastrointestinal tract. Soluble fiber dissolves with water in the stomach and forms a gel in the gastrointestinal system. Formation of gel by [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on role of fiber as follows: Stool softening and constipation management with fiber can also help prevent development of hemorrhoids and thus, maintain intestinal health. Absorption of water by fiber and formation of gel can slow the process of digestion of food and absorption of nutrients. By doing this, fiber can contribute to staying full longer and slowed absorption of sugars and fats in the diet. Staying full longer reduces the appetite, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on role of fiber as follows: Fiber is a complex carbohydrate and is an essential component of diet. It is majorly found in plants and plant products. Fiber is richly available in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and legumes. 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. Since, fiber passes through the [...]