Physiologic Effects of Isolated or Synthetic Dietary Fiber in Children: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fiber is an integral part of a healthy diet. Studies have shown that the fiber intake in children is below adequate amounts, leading to adverse health outcomes.

Objectives

This study aimed to perform a scoping review to assess the available evidence for the impact of isolated and synthetic dietary fiber on children's health outcomes.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted in Ovid Medline, Ovid Global Health, Embase, and Cochrane Library via Wiley to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in healthy children aged 1-18 y at baseline who consumed added, isolated, or synthetic dietary fiber. The outcomes of interest were categorized based on the Food and Drug Administration's guidance for industry on nondigestible carbohydrates and the Vahou

SUBMITTER: Chen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10847057 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature