About Fiber

How Fiber Works

In the..	Fiber acts to	And benefits your health by
Stomach and small intestine	cause a sense of fullness trap cholesterol and fats slow absorption of sugars	regulating weight lowering cholesterol improving blood glucose (sugar) levels
Large intenstine (colon)	cause fermentation, promote growth of healthy bacteria absorb water, adding "bulk" to stool	enhancing the immune system to fight infection and chronic disease promoting regularity and elimination, minimize constipation

Hungry Kids: Fill Them Up with Healthy High-Fiber Foods

Keeping Fit with Fiber
Valerie Waters talks about the link between fitness and fiber.