Abstract

Develop a reliable, instrumental method for the determination of total dietary fiber. Develop procedures for extractionand preparation of food samples for detailed analyses of fiber compounds. Develop criteria for selection of foods for analysis. Determine the effect of commonly applied processes. Analyze a selected number of foods for total dietary fiber and fiber fractions.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Division of Cancer Prevention And Control (NCI)
Type
Research and Development Contracts (N01)
Project #
N01CN045181-004
Application #
3619373
Study Section
Project Start
1984-09-30
Project End
1988-09-29
Budget Start
1986-09-30
Budget End
1988-09-29
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1986
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
University of Wisconsin Madison
Department
Type
Earth Sciences/Resources
DUNS #
161202122
City
Madison
State
WI
Country
United States
Zip Code
53715

  Publications

Marlett, J A (1992) Content and composition of dietary fiber in 117 frequently consumed foods. J Am Diet Assoc 92:175-86
Shinnick, F L; Hess, R L; Fischer, M H et al. (1989) Apparent nutrient absorption and upper gastrointestinal transit with fiber-containing enteral feedings. Am J Clin Nutr 49:471-5
Marlett, J A; Chesters, J G; Longacre, M J et al. (1989) Recovery of soluble dietary fiber is dependent on the method of analysis. Am J Clin Nutr 50:479-85
Lopez-Guisa, J M; Harned, M C; Dubielzig, R et al. (1988) Processed oat hulls as potential dietary fiber sources in rats. J Nutr 118:953-62
Shinnick, F L; Longacre, M J; Ink, S L et al. (1988) Oat fiber: composition versus physiological function in rats. J Nutr 118:144-51