IFAS Extension
Shopping for Health: Foods with Added Fiber
Wendy J. Dahl
Release Date: 2/19/2025
Family and Consumer Sciences
Abstract
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.
About this Publication
This document is FSHN13-11, one of a series of the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 2013. Revised December 2016, February 2021, and June 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
About the Authors
Wendy J. Dahl, associate professor; Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.
Authors
Wendy Dahl
Specialist
University of Florida
professor and Extension specialist, UF/IFAS Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
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