| Description |
1 online resource (586 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Definition and analysis -- pt. 2. Raw materials, processing and products -- pt. 3. Dietary fibre and health -- pt. 4. Resistant starch -- pt. 5. Dietary fibre and co-passengers -- pt. 6. Glycemic response -- pt. 7. Impact on appetite, satiety and obesity |
| Summary |
Dietary fibre research is rapidly evolving and is stimulated by the growing attention for intestinal health which is needed for combating major disorders such as diabetes, cardio-vascular diseases and obesity. Current research also explores relationships between fibres, the immune system and stress. The recently agreed EU and CODEX definitions for dietary fibre - including all polymeric carbohydrates not digested in the small intestine - provide both clarity and new challenges regarding adequate analysis and concerning the requirements for added fibre. Added fibre should have 'a physical effect of benefit to health as demonstrated by generally accepted scientific evidence to competent authorities'. Novel research tools from genomics toolboxes and advanced systems simulating the gastro-intestinal tract, are enabling researchers to obtain insights in the wide range of structure function relationships of differen |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Fiber in human nutrition.
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High-fiber diet.
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Food -- Fiber content.
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Fiber in human nutrition
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Food -- Fiber content
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High-fiber diet
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Kamp, J. W. van der
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| ISBN |
9789086866922 |
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9086866921 |
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