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Dietary fiber is a plant compound classified under carbohydrates that is not converted into energy in the body and passes through the digestive system unchanged. It is divided into soluble and insoluble fiber, each with distinct functions in the body. Most foods contain both types of fiber.Soluble and Insoluble FiberSoluble FiberSoluble fibers delay gastric emptying, slow down carbohydrate digestion to prevent rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, and support control of cholesterol and triglycerid

The concept of dietary fiber was first introduced by Hipsley in 1953 to describe the indigestible components of plant cell walls. Over time, its definition has been reshaped through perspectives from various disciplines. Today, the most widely accepted definition is that proposed by Trowell and others (1985): "Dietary fiber consists of plant residues resistant to hydrolysis by human digestive enzymes" and includes components such as hemicellulose, cellulose, lignin, oligosaccharides, pectins, an