Estimating Inulin Intake and Its Contribution to Total Fibre Intake in UK School-Aged Children: A Pilot Feasibility Study.

ABSTRACT: Inulin is a prebiotic fructan-type fibre found in vegetables, cereals, and fruits, while isolated inulin is used as a sugar replacement additive. Children in the UK do not meet dietary fibre recommendations, and inulin could contribute to increased fibre intake. However, inulin intake is not routinely assessed. We tested the feasibility of identifying dietary sources of inulin in school-aged children and estimated the impact of inulin on their fibre intake. In a pilot cross-sectional study in 154 healthy school-aged children (median age 7 years old, IQR: 5-12), diet was assessed using one 24-hour recall. A list of foods reporting inulin content was collated from the literature and food labels. Inulin consumed from homemade and takeaway food was calculated using the mean of three standard r

SUBMITTER: Morillo-Santander G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12621174 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature