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Follow the links below to find information on the benefits of dietary fibre.
Reviewed September 2008
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Food variety and a healthy diet
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Better Health Channel
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Food variety means eating a wide variety of foods from within and across each of the five food groups, in the amounts recommended. Eating many different foods helps maintain a healthy, well-balanced and interesting diet that provides adequate nutrition. Eating a variety of foods can help prevent diseases such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
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Jul 2008
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Fibre - quiz
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Better Health Channel
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What is dietary fibre and where do you find it? Our quick health quiz tests your knowledge about dietary fibre and tells you the answers.
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May 2008
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Bowel cancer
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Better Health Channel
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Bowel cancer is diagnosed in more than 3,400 Victorians and over 12,500 Australians every year. It is a serious disease but, if diagnosed early, it is often curable. A healthy lifestyle may prevent bowel cancer in some people. Early diagnosis in people at relatively high risk also saves lives. Bowel cancer is also called colorectal cancer.
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Mar 2008
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Incontinence - prevention tips
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Better Health Channel
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Ways to prevent urinary and faecal incontinence include drinking enough liquids, eating a high fibre diet, regular exercise, healthy toilet habits and lifestyle choices such as quitting cigarettes. In most cases, incontinence can be prevented. See your doctor if you have any concerns about your toilet habits.
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Mar 2008
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Cancer and food
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Better Health Channel
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Some cancers are influenced by our daily diet. Cancers of the stomach, bowel, lung, prostate and uterus are more likely to develop if your diet is high in fat and low in fruit, vegetables and fibre. However, there is no evidence that specific foods can cause or cure cancer.
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Feb 2008
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Fibre in food
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Better Health Channel
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Dietary fibre is found in the indigestible parts of plants. Good sources include wholegrain foods, fruits and vegetables. The main role of fibre is to keep the digestive system healthy. Fibre has also been shown to benefit diabetes, blood cholesterol levels and weight control.
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Nov 2007
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Cereals and wholegrain foods
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Better Health Channel
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Cereals and wholegrain foods can reduce the risk of developing certain diseases including coronary heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and diverticular disease. Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta.
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Nov 2007
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Daily fibre requirements calculator
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myDr
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Fibre is found in fruits and vegetables, wheat and oat bran, legumes such as lentils, beans and peas, and also nuts. Are you getting enough fibre in your diet? Use this handy tool to check the adequate fibre intake for Australians and New Zealanders.
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Nov 2007
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Whole grain foods for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Food products derived from cereal grains as wheat, rice, corn, rye, oat, and barley constitute a major part of the daily diet in many countries. In refined-grain products, the bran and germ of the grain, which contain the major amount of nutrients and d...
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Nov 2007
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Flatulence
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Better Health Channel
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Intestinal gas is a normal part of digestion. Excessive flatulence can be caused by lactose intolerance, certain foods or a sudden switch to a high fibre diet. However, passing large amounts of wind can also be a symptom of some digestive system disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome.
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Aug 2007
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Cholesterol - healthy eating tips
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Better Health Channel
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Cholesterol is a type of fat that is essential for the body. It has many good uses, but too much cholesterol in the blood can cause health problems. Healthy eating habits, such as choosing polyunsaturated and mono-unsaturated oils and reducing saturated fats and trans fats in your diet, can help reduce cholesterol levels.
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Jul 2007
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Food processing and nutrition
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Better Health Channel
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The nutrient value of food can be altered by the way it is processed. The water soluble vitamins are the most vulnerable and easily destroyed. You can preserve the nutrient value of your food with careful preparation and cooking techniques.
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Feb 2007
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Haemorrhoids
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Better Health Channel
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Haemorrhoids, or piles, are varicose veins of the rectum or anus. They are usually caused by years of straining on the toilet because of chronic constipation. A high fibre diet is the basis of both prevention and treatment.
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Feb 2007
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Haemorrhoids
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myDr
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Haemorrhoids are enlarged veins just under the surface tissue of your rectum or anus.
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Nov 2006
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Dietary fibre
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myDr
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Dietary fibre is mainly made up of types of carbohydrate that your body can't digest or absorb. A diet that's high in fibre is good for your health.
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Oct 2006
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Crohn's and colitis - dietary considerations
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Better Health Channel
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Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Making certain dietary adjustments, after consultation with your doctor, can help manage some of the symptoms of IBD.
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Aug 2006
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Diverticular disease and diverticulitis
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myDr
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Diverticular disease is the name given to a condition in which small pockets or out-pouchings occur in the bowel.
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Aug 2006
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