dietary fiber — the indigestible part of plant foods that helps the digestive system function properly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the indigestible part of plant foods that helps the digestive system function properly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdaɪəˌteri ˈfaɪbər/
Example Sentences
- My doctor told me to eat more dietary fiber, so now I'm friends with broccoli.
- Whole grains are an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- She increased her dietary fiber intake and her digestive system thanked her.
dietary fiber
NOUN[/ˈdaɪəˌteri ˈfaɪbər/]
the indigestible part of plant foods that helps the digestive system function properly
the indigestible part of plant foods that helps the digestive system function properly
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Dietary derives from Greek diaita (way of living, regimen), which evolved into Latin dieta (daily food allowance) and eventually the English adjective form. Fiber comes from Latin fibra (thread, filament). Together, the compound term describes the indigestible plant material essential to human nutrition.
Breakdown
Dietary: diet (from Greek diaita, living/regimen) + -ary (suffix meaning 'of or relating to'). Fiber: from Latin fibra (thread, filament). The compound dietary fiber denotes plant-based fibrous material in food necessary for digestive health.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My doctor told me to eat more dietary fiber, so now I'm friends with broccoli.”
“Whole grains are an excellent source of dietary fiber.”
“She increased her dietary fiber intake and her digestive system thanked her.”
“Adults should consume 25-35 grams of dietary fiber daily.”
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