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The article focuses on how U.S. consumers are increasingly incorporating fiber and prebiotics into their diets for improved gut health, as revealed by surveys from Innova Market Insights.

AUTH Why you should read this article: • To learn about the various types of constipation and their causes • To recognise the role of diet in treating constipation • To understand how to advise patients about changes they can make to their diet Constipation is a common condition in adults and symptoms such as straining and the sensation of incomplete bowel emptying can be distressing for patients. The nurse's role includes preventing, monitoring and managing the condition. Fibre and fluid intake have an important role in prevention, while first-line treatments include increased consumption of wholegrain carbohydrates, fruit and vegetables. This article outlines the role of diet in preventing and managing constipation in adults and offers practical advice for nurses caring for this group of patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the study which highlighted that two-thirds of global consumers recognize the impact of gut health on mood, with prebiotic dietary fiber oligofructose, either alone or combined with 2'fucosyllactose, showing potential to enhance gut bacteria.

The article focuses on dietary fiber has long been accepted as a nutrient essential for good health, benefitting cardiovascular health, digestive health, weight management, and more. Topics include the U.S. has recommended amount of dietary fiber, and Americans are not the only ones falling short in consuming enough dietary fiber.

The article offers a review of the Chickpea Tempeh from Franklin Farms (a division of Keystone Natural Holdings).

Working in partnership with patients to achieve optimal nutritional status, regardless of their underlying condition, is an important aspect of nursing care. This article examines malnutrition and diabetes mellitus, which are two common conditions that can have significant implications for patients' health and diet. It emphasises that, when managing patients with malnutrition or diabetes, nurses should undertake careful assessment of their nutritional requirements, tailoring interventions to the individual and involving family and carers where appropriate. It is also important for nurses to work with other members of the multidisciplinary team, notably dietitians, who can provide specialist dietary advice and support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Faecal incontinence is a condition that can develop as a result of age, injury or long-term conditions, and may be associated with significant stigma for those affected. Symptoms of faecal incontinence include leakage of flatus and faeces, and the condition can affect people of any age, although it is most prevalent in older people. Faecal incontinence is a subject that might not be openly discussed by patients and healthcare professionals; therefore, it is important for nurses to be aware of its signs, symptoms, causes and risk factors, so that they can identify patients at high risk. This article provides an overview of faecal incontinence, exploring its causes, psychological effects for patients, and conservative and specialised management measures, as well as the nurse's role in providing treatment and support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the issue of weight management faced by most people, stating that World Health Organization released statistics in 2016 where more than 39% of adults aged 18 years and older were overweight and 13% were obese. It is noted that dietary fiber benefits heart and digestive health. Probiotics help strains like Bifidobacterium lactis B420 in weight management. Popular diets such as Paleo, ketogenic, alkaline, and Mediterranean are mentioned.

The article reviews the Beneo-scL85, a short-chain fructooligosaccharide (scFOS) derived from sugar beets, from BENEO.

The article offers information on health benefits related to consumption of dietary fiber regularly. Topics discusses its role in the areas of blood sugar management, digestion, and weight management; determination of physiological effects of dietary fiber by U.S. Food and Drug Administration; and impact of HI-MAIZE high-amylose maize resistant starch on insulin sensitivity and other biomarkers.

The article some of the most recognized digestive health ingredients including prebiotics, dietary fiber, and probiotics that benefit the digestive system. Topics include probiotics stated to play an important role in maintaining a healthy balance of gut microflora, prebiotics stated to resist digestion and help promote the presence of healthy bacteria in the gut and include Inulin, Galactomannan and Nutraflora prebiotic fiber from Ingredion.

The article offers tips on weight management. Among the tips are the importance of healthy snacking such as almonds and pistachios, consumption of dietary fiber such as chicory root fiber for appetite regulation and food intake reduction, and lean proteins for body fats and muscles. It also mentions the presence of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) in products.

El artículo discute el papel de la alimentación en la salud gastrointestinal, con énfasis en productos y nutrientes agregados que contribuyen a la prevención de enfermedades gastrointestinales. Los temas tratados incluyen efectos de la combinación del uso de prebióticos y probióticos, la importancia del contenido de fibra para la salud digestiva y el mercado de alimentos funcionales.

Constipation is a common, often chronic, condition that is a health concern for providers of care. The condition can be distressing and although seldom life-threatening can lead to patient discomfort and debilitating effects on patients' quality of life. Initial management of chronic constipation should include lifestyle changes and increased fibre and fluids. More active interventions include the use of laxatives and other medications, irrigation and biofeedback therapy. Some patients may require surgery. This article provides an overview of the strategies used to prevent constipation in adults as well as the possible treatment options available. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on several food and beverage ingredients which help consumers to manage their blood sugar levels. Topics discussed include role of dietary fibers such as polydextrose, starch and inulin in weight management, association of cinnamon consumption with significant decrease in levels of fasting plasma glucose and impact of almond-based diet on insulin sensitivity as per the recommendations of the American Diabetes Association.

El artículo discute los resultados de un estudio realizado en la industria alimenticia por la revista "Prepared Foods" sobre ingredientes agregados a los alimentos ubicados en la categoría de control de peso. Los temas discutidos incluyen la importancia de la fibra dietética, los antioxidantes como uno de los principales ingredientes en varias categorías de alimentos enriquecidos e investigaciones sobre ingredientes para productos nutracéuticos.

The article focuses on the health benefits of dietary fibers, which includes weight management, heart health and immunity. Topics discussed include increasing awareness of consumers in the U.S. of dietary fibers, Litesse Polydextrose soluble fiber from DuPont Nutrition & Health effective in weight management and satiety and research by Hannah Holscher examining the effect of soluble corn fiber and polydextrose on the functional capabilities of bacteria in the human gut.

The article presents the discussions that took place during the several sessions in the IFT17 Scientific Program held on June 25-28, 2017, in Las Vegas on the new approaches to obesity and diet. Topics include the importance of food processing and food science, the impact of fibers on human health, and the diet that obese people should follow.

El artículo discute la importancia de una dieta adecuada para promover la salud digestiva, con énfasis en componentes que ayudan a restablecer el equilibrio gastrointestinal. Los componentes discutidos incluyen probióticos, fibras dietéticas y el tipo de fibra conocida como prebiótica, que estimula la microbiología intestinal.

El artículo discute los beneficios de la fibra para la salud, con énfasis en las mejores fuentes alimenticias de este nutriente. Entre los beneficios discutidos se encuentran prevención de enfermedades cardiovasculares, prevención de cáncer de colon y control de peso. Se hace referencias a estudios realizados por el Institute of Medicine de Estados Unidos.

The article offers information on the popularity of fiber foods. It states that studies on the nature, composition, and physiology of fiber demonstrate an interest in the role of fiber in nutrition, health, and disease, even when relatively little was known about the science of fiber. It mentions that traditional dichotomous categories of soluble and insoluble fiber are still the most commonly used terms in describing fiber.

The article discusses the methods used in measuring dietary fiber. The AOAC International Inc. and the AACC International measure dietary fiber by using a MES-Tris buffer, the enzymatically digesting non-fiber carbohydates, or by filtering off the precipitated fiber. Dietary fiber is also measured through enzymatic digestion, followed by gravimetric isolation. In this method, ethanol is added to precipitate alcohol-insoluble dietary fiber wherein the residue is dried and weighed.

El artículo analiza los problemas de las diabetes. Dice la nota que los latinoamericanos son el segundo grupo con la más alta incidencia de la enfermedad en el mundo. Se explican los dos tipos de diabetes, la Tipo 1 y Tipo 2, de las cuales esta es la más común. Se dan recomendaciones para dietas, cómo controlar el consumo de carbohidratos y el azúcar, y aumentar el consumo de fibra.

The article focuses on fighting or reducing hunger pains through food intake that makes the consumer feel satiated. It says that food industry produce satiety-inducing ingredients that are reported to impart feeling of fullness, which reduces the food intake. It also mentions several studies regarding satiety-induced ingredients which include whole grains such as rye and corn, proteins from soy, eggs, and whey, fiber-rich ingredients like resistant starch, oligosaccharides, and oat fibers.

The article reports that the consumption of fibre in countries surveyed by the organization BENEO-Institute is too low compared to the recommended daily fibre intake of the World Health Organization. The low fibre consumption has stemmed from the lack of public consciousness on its importance to human nutrition. High consumption of fibre has also been associated with lower risk of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and colon cancer.

Information about several papers discussed at the exposition sponsored by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) on nutraceuticals in Anaheim, California is presented. Topics include the weight and protein research of American Egg Board, the characteristics of dietary fibers by National Starch Food Innovation, and the probiotic-enhanced flavored drink from Ganeden Biotech Inc. The exposition featured several health and wellness ingredient suppliers.

El artículo enfoca en las cualidades nutritivas y medicinales del grano andino quinua (Chenopodium quinoa Willld.). Se describen las diversas proteínas, los aminoácidos y la fibra dietética que contienen los granos, las hojas y el resto de la planta de la quinua y se presentan los resultados de los análisis químicos de las mismas.

The article focuses on the issue regarding the significance of fiber in the human diet. E. Terry Finocchiaro of National Starch Food Innovation, accurately measuring the fiber content of foods and beverages is important to making a sound benefit claim. Meanwhile, resistant starch, which resists digestion and absorption in the small intestine, is one source of dietary fiber that is receiving increased interest for use as a food ingredient.

The article focuses on various prebiotic fibers which help in enhancing wellness. It notes how National Starch Food Innovation recognized its value by integrating a combined starch concept in their Hi-Maize product. Supposed benefits of fiber in reducing cardiovascular diseases are also supported by government-approved barley and oat beta-glucans. Aside from weight management and positive heart health, some dietary fibers are also found to increase beneficial microflora in the digestive tract.

The article focuses on whole-grain products and its health benefits. It says that whole grain consumption posted an increase in 2007 due to the increasing consumer awareness of the benefits of whole-grains and fiber products. It notes that grain products including amaranth, barley, and brown rice have many components that contribute to their nutritional benefit such as dietary fiber, polyphenolics, and carotenoids.

The article examines the ability of fibers to enhance satiety and reduce food intake. Data from several scientific studies, which support the correlation between fiber intake and lower body weight, are presented. Some of the key findings of these studies are the negative correlation between fiber intake and BMI and the ability of fiber to act as a physiological obstacle to energy intake.

Dietary advice about fluid and fibre for pregnant women is limited in comparison to information on folic acid. Low intakes of these nutrients can affect the health status of pregnant women. Research indicates that pregnant women consume fibre at lower levels than the recommended intake for the non-pregnant population (Anderson 1986, Derbyshire et al 2006). Low fluid intake has been linked to constipation in pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester. This article provides information for health professionals about how much fibre and fluid should be consumed during pregnancy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Focuses on how effective food manufacturers are in publishing information through advertising and labels in linking diet and health to consumers. Information on claims on food labels regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration; Effect of health claims in advertising and labeling to market-share-weighted fiber content of cereals; Consumers' knowledge of the link between dietary fiber and cancer prevention.

States that a good diet often leads to good health. Variations in nutrition and health information; Emphasis on the consumption of dietary fiber; Factors influencing dietary fiber intake; Reference to the launch of the United States Department of Agriculture's Diet and Health Knowledge Survey; Objective of the survey; Awareness of the link between dietary fiber and health; Information pertaining the consumption of dietary fiber. INSET: About the data..

The article offers information on Lipo San Ultra and ChitoClear chitosan, dietary fiber, from Primex ehf.

El artículo examina el problema de la obesidad y cita cifras, entre ellas, de la Organización Mundial de la Salud que más de 1.5 millones de adultos son obesos, la mayoría mujeres. Examina también los tres factores que están relacionados con la saciedad, tales como la fibra dietética, el índice glicémico de la comida y las calorías sólidas.

The article reports on the efforts of researchers and food manufacturers in developing digestion-resistant starches as ingredients to add additional fiber to foods. Starch is described as a polysaccharide made up of linear amylose and branched amylopectin. It highlights the role of resistant starches in increasing satiety, moderating blood glucose levels and reducing digestive tract transit time.

The article focuses on the importance of lifestyle change for patients with metabolic syndrome (MS) to reduce the risk to coronary heart disease. It discusses the intake of food with high dietary fiber, increase of exercise time to promote the loss of weight and encouragement of smokers to quit the habit. it examines the opportunity for pharmacists to reduce the adverse effects of MS and promote wellness in patients.

El artículo ofrece noticias breves sobre el lanzamiento de nuevos productos en la industria alimenticia. La empresa Hydrosol produce un nuevo sistema de emulsión y estabilización para productos lácteos llamado InterMopro. Nuevas fuentes de fibra en las gomas de hidrocoloides producidas por Tic Gums. Gelita Group ofrece una nueva proteína de colágeno para productos dietéticos.

The article discusses cardiovascular health and the recent development in heart-healthy ingredients. The International Food Information Council (IFIC) states that 53% of the consumers surveyed are most concerned with their heart and circulatory conditions. Heart-healthy food products containing ingredients such as omega-3 fatty acid, phytosterols, dietary fibers, and whole grains which would affect the overall cardiac health particularly the cholesterol and blood pressure levels are growing and are discussed in detail.

The article looks at the complexity of analyzing dietary fiber. The lack of standard definition of dietary fiber, variations in the methods of identifying fibers and the heterogeneous nature of dietary fiber are major factors that complicate fiber analysis. Various methods of analyzing fibers, courtesy of the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine and Codex Alimentarius Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses, are cited.