Dietary Fibre

Follow the links below to find information on the benefits of dietary fibre.

Reviewed December 2011

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Title:   Cancer and food
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Diet can influence some cancers. 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. There is no evidence that specific foods can cause or cure cancer.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Incontinence - prevention tips
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Incontinence can be urinary (wee) or faecal (bowels or poo). Prevention tips include drinking enough liquids, eating a high-fibre diet, regular exercise, healthy toilet habits and lifestyle choices such as quitting cigarettes. Dehydration can cause constipation or bladder irritation. In most cases, incontinence can be prevented. See your doctor if you have any concerns about your toilet habits.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Bowel cancer
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Bowel cancer is a serious disease but, if diagnosed early, is often curable. Bowel cancer is also called colorectal cancer. Blood or mucus in the faeces (poo) may be a symptom of bowel cancer. Other symptoms may include diarrhoea or constipation, bloating or cramps and constant fatigue. Regular health checks and screening for bowel cancer every two years from the age of 50 is recommended.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Flatulence
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Flatulence or farting is caused by intestinal gas. 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. Some foods and laxatives can also cause flatulence.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Cholesterol - healthy eating tips
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is essential for the body. Too much cholesterol in the blood can cause health problems. Healthy eating can help to reduce cholesterol levels. Suggestions include choosing the healthier monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, and reducing the amount of saturated and trans fats you eat.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Fibre in food
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Dietary fibre is found in the indigestible parts of plants. Good sources of fibre include wholegrain foods, fruits and vegetables. Drinking lots of fluid is also important to avoid constipation.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.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Crohn's and colitis - dietary considerations
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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. There is no evidence to suggest that diet plays a part in the development of IBD.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Grains (cereals)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Grains, also called cereal or cereal grains, are the seeds of grasses. Grains constitute a major source of energy in most households today, and occupy the base of food pyramids. Examples of grains are wheat, maize, rice, barley oats, millet and sorghum.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Food processing and nutrition
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Food can have its nutrient value changed by the way it is processed, cooked and stored. Food processing can destroy the water soluble B-group and C vitamins. However processing and cooking food can also make it safer to store and eat.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Food variety and a healthy diet
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Food variety means eating a wide variety of foods (a balanced diet) 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.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Haemorrhoids - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Haemorrhoids are enlarged veins just under the surface tissue of your rectum or anus. Find out about the symptoms and causes of haemorrhoids.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Dietary fibre - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A diet that's high in fibre is good for your health. Find out how to get enough fibre in your diet.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Fibre - quiz
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   High fibre diet for children
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Dietary fibre is the part of food that is not digested by the body. It is found only in plant foods, particularly in skins, seeds and stalks of fruits and vegetables.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Fibre, wholegrain cereals and cancer
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   Cancer Council Australia's position statement summarises the evidence in relation to fibre consumption and its impact on reducing cancer risk.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Methods of preventing bacterial sepsis and wound complications for liver transplantation
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Bacterial sepsis and wound complications after liver transplantation increase mortality, morbidity, hospital stay, and overall transplant costs. Various methods have been attempted to decrease the bacterial sepsis and wound complications. A total of sev...
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Daily fibre calculator
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   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.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Cholesterol lowering through lifestyle changes - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Learn some of the lifestyle changes that can help reduce cholesterol.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Dietary interventions for recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in childhood
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Recurrent abdominal pain is common in childhood and dietary interventions are often recommended but we found no evidence that they are effective. Between 4% and 25% of school age children complain of stomach aches / recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) which ...
Date:   Dec 2006
Title:   Whole grain foods for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   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...
Date:   May 2006

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