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Fiber

Across
Soluble fiber also slows digestion and the rate at which carbohydrates and other nutrients are absorbed into the _____.
Soluble fiber can interfere with the absorption of dietary fat and _____.
Refined grains have been processed (also called milled) to _____ the bran and germ from the grain.
Nutrient-dense foods and beverages contain vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and other beneficial substances that may have positive health effects.
provides “bulk” for stool formation and speeds up the movement of food and waste through the digestive system, which can help prevent _____.
The Nutrition Facts Label on food and beverage packages shows the amount in grams (g) and the _____t Daily Value (%DV) of dietary fiber in one serving of the food.
_____ fiber does not dissolve in water and passes through the gastrointestinal tract relatively intact and, therefore, is not a source of calories.
Both soluble and insoluble fiber make you feel_____, which may help you eat less and stay satis ed longer.
Down
Dietary ber is considered a “nutrient of public health concern” because _____ intakes are associated with potential health risks
It is a type of _____ found in plant foods
dietary ber is bound together in such a way that it cannot be readily _____ in the small intestine.
The guidelines also recommend consuming at least half of total grains as _____ grains and limiting the intake of refined grains and products made with re ned grains
_____ grains have the key nutrients that were lost during processing restored.
_____ are listed in descending order by weight — the closer they are to the beginning of the list, the more of that ingredient is in the food.
_____ fiber dissolves in water to form a thick gel-like substance in the stomach