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Author:   Thomas F. Schweizer ,  Christine A. Edwards
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Imprint:   Springer London Ltd
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.734kg
ISBN:  

9781447119302

ISBN 10:   1447119304
Pages:   354
Publication Date:   20 November 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Section I. Background Papers.- 1. The Dietary Fibre Hypothesis: A Historical Perspective.- 2. Physico-chemical Properties of Food Plant Cell Walls.- 3. Physico-chemical Properties of Food Polysaccharides.- 4. Dietary Fibre Analysis.- 5. Gastro-intestinal Physiology and Function.- 6. Bacterial Fermentation in the Colon and Its Measurement.- 7. Metabolism and Utilisation of Short Chain Fatty Acids Produced by Colonic Fermentation.- Section II. Physiological Effects.- 8. The Influence of Dietary Fibre on Protein Digestion and Utilisation.- 9. The Influence of Dietary Fibre on Lipid Digestion and Absorption.- 10. The Influence of Dietary Fibre on Carbohydrate Digestion and Absorption.- 11. The Influence of Dietary Fibre on Mineral Absorption and Utilisation.- 12. Dietary Fibre and Bile Acid Metabolism.- 13. Faecal Bulking and Energy Value of Dietary Fibre.- Section III. Prevention and Treatment of Disease.- 14. Dietary Fibre in the Prevention and Treatment of Gastro-intestinal Disorders.- 15. Dietary Fibre in the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity.- 16. Dietary Fibre in the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus.- 17. Dietary Fibre and Plasma Lipids: Potential for Prevention and Treatment of Hyperlipidaemias.- General Discussion.

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