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native form rather than in a processed state may provide an

adequate amount of fiber. Fiber should be derived from a

variety of plant foods such as high- and low-fiber breads

and cereals, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds,

and eaten as part of normal meals. The recommended di-

etary fiber intake for adults is 20-25 g/day or 10-13 g per

1000 kcal (4184 kJ) of energy intake. A suggested intake

of dietary fiber for children older than

2

years is the age of

the child plus 5-10 g/day. The consumption of dietary fiber

in childhood is also associated with health benefits, such

as normal laxation, and may reduce the future risk of car-

diovascular disease, some cancers, and diabetes mellitus

type

2

.

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J. L. Listinsky, G. P. Siegal, and C. L. Listinsky: a-L-Fucose: A potentially

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97, 1157 (1997).

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