Low Fiber Intake

Last updated: May 05, 2008

	Low Fiber Intake

Conditions that suggest Low Fiber Intake:

	Circulation   Atherosclerosis   In 573 adults, of whom nearly 1/2 were women, between the ages of 40 and 60, there was a significant inverse association seen between intima-media thickness progression of the common carotid arteries and the intake of water-soluble fiber (viscous fiber), which includes pectin, gums and mucilage. [Am J Clin Nutr. 2003;78: pp.1085-1091]

Risk factors for Low Fiber Intake:

	Supplements and Medications Counter-indicators:   (High) psyllium seed use Symptoms - Food - Intake   Low fruit/vegetable consumption   (High) deep-fried food consumption   (High) fast food consumption   (High) dairy product consumption Counter-indicators:   Frequent soy consumption   Refined white flour avoidance or refined white flour consumption   Moderate/high fruit/vegetable consumption Symptoms - Food - Preferences Counter-indicators:   Vegetarian/vegan/raw food diet

Low Fiber Intake can lead to:

	Risks   Increased Risk of Colon Cancer   Low fiber intakes have been strongly linked to an increased risk for developing colon cancer.

Recommendations for Low Fiber Intake:

	Diet   Increased Fruit/Vegetable Consumption   High/Increased Fiber Diet   Vegetarian/Vegan Diet   Dairy Products Avoidance   Consider replacing a significant amount of the dairy products in your diet with high-fiber foods such as those made from fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans or grains.

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		Strong or generally accepted link
		Weakly counter-indicative
		Strongly counter-indicative
		May do some good
		Highly recommended