LOINC long common name : Deprecated PhenX measure - fiber intake;
LOINC description : A measure to estimate an individual's daily average intake of fiber over the last
30 days as measured in grams. The Institutes of Medicine (IOM) set an Adequate Intake
(AI) for Total Fiber in foods at 38 and 25 grams/day for young men and women respectively,
based on the intake level observed to protect against coronary heart disease. Fiber
decreases the absorption of fatty acids and cholesterol from the gut and may also
reduce postprandial blood glucose concentrations and potentially have a beneficial
effect on insulin sensitivity.;
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