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Abstract

In recent era, the changes in the dietary preferences have created various diet-related health problems such as obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD�s). Dietary modification is a vital tool for alleviating such malfunctioning. In this regards, dietary fiber has gained significance attention. There is a dynamic relationship between diet and disease. Poor diet is the most important factor contributing to an epidemic of overweight and obesity affecting all segments of our society. To curb the obesity epidemic and improve their health, many people must decrease the calories they consume and increase the calories they expend through physical activity. At various times in the history, obesity links and precursor of many diseases such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD�s), diabetes, hypertension, cancer, strokes and many gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances. The most recent data illustrates that 72 percent of men and 64 percent of women are obese after age of 30 years. For prevention and management of obesity, we used naturally occurring foods which are high in dietary fiber concentration in order to increase nutrient density, promote healthy lipid profiles and glucose tolerance, and ensure normal gastrointestinal function. From scientific study, higher level of dietary fiber in diet reduces serum lipid concentration, improves blood glucose level in diabetes patients, lowers blood pressure, helps in weight loss and aids in improving immune functionality. Ingestion of optimum amount of dietary fiber in the diet increased the satiety rate, slow-transit constipation and reducing obesity which are one of the main problems in the worldwide. To meet the recommendation for fiber, people should increase their consumption of beans and legumes, bran, vegetables, fruits, cereals and whole grains. Food choices should be such that they suffice the needs of the body in the best possible way and thus ensure perfect health and strength. Dietary fiber is also an important factor for determining physiological events. It is globally accepted that dietary fiber is good for health. Furthermore, both fibrous foods and physical activity have positive synergistic effects on individuals.

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