Shopping for Health: Foods with Added Fiber
Wendy J. Dahl
Fiber in foods consists of carbohydrates that cannot be digested. Although many foods naturally contain fiber, high-fiber ingredients are commonly added to foods to increase their fiber content. Fiber ingredients may be added to foods for health or functional reasons. This article, written by Wendy J. Dahl, discusses which foods have fiber added and the possible health effects. Published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department; 3 pages.
