CRC Handbook of Dietary Fiber in Human Nutrition

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CRC Handbook of Dietary Fiber in Human Nutrition explores the chemistry, analytical methodologies, physiological and biochemical aspects, clinical and epidemiological studies, and consumption patterns of dietary fiber. Updated and expanded, it presents animal and human studies on the effects of fiber on cancer, heart disease, and gastrointestinal disease. It includes concise, easy-to-read tables and graphics that cover all aspects of dietary fiber, including chemistry and definitions, analytical procedures, and basic physiological functions. It also covers the effects of fiber on the gastrointestinal tract, lipid and carbohydrate metabolisms, whole grains, and chronic disease, and the interaction of fiber and phytochemicals.