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E-Newsletter • March 2024 |
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Editor's E-Note
Dietary Fiber vs Fiber Supplements
No matter how hard clients and patients may try to increase their intake of dietary fiber through food, they still may fall short and choose to take over-the-counter fiber supplements to fill in the gap. But are fiber supplements OK alternatives to high-fiber foods?
In this month’s E-News exclusive, Today’s Dietitian (TD) discusses a variety of fiber supplements sold in stores, the type of fiber they contain, and whether they’re beneficial and safe for clients and patients to use regularly to promote good health.
After reading the article, visit our website at www.TodaysDietitian.com to read the March issue that showcases articles on the safety and efficacy of red yeast rice for lowering cholesterol, best practices for culturally appropriate media, misconceptions about enteral nutrition administration, and our annual TD10 feature that profiles the top 10 extraordinary RDs making a difference in dietetics.
Please enjoy the E-Newsletter and give us your feedback at TDeditor@gvpub.com, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on X.
— Judith Riddle, editor |
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Are Fiber Supplements a Healthful Substitute for Dietary Fiber?
By Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN
Adequate dietary fiber intake has been linked to reduced risk of CVD, type 2 diabetes, and colon cancer, as well as improved digestive function.1,2 The 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends consuming 14 g of fiber per 1,000 kcal. That’s about 25 g per day for women and 38 g for men.3 However, the average intake is only 10 to 15 g per day. Are fiber supplements a suitable alternative?
High-fiber foods such as beans, lentils, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and seeds include an array of nutrients in addition to their fiber, whereas fiber supplements have only the benefit of fiber.4 That’s why fiber supplements aren’t intended to completely replace high-fiber foods. However, when a client or patient finds it challenging to eat enough fiber through foods, these supplements can bridge the gap. Here’s some essential information about the types of fiber found in commonly used supplements.
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Gastric Bypass Improves Long-Term Diabetes Remission
Adults who have obesity and type 2 diabetes are much more likely to see their diabetes stay in remission if they undergo gastric bypass surgery rather than sleeve gastrectomy, even after regaining weight, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).
Some people who undergo weight loss surgery regain a significant amount of weight within a few years after the procedure. Specific types of bariatric surgery include gastric bypass, which bypasses a part of the small intestine, called the duodenum, and a more popular, minimally invasive procedure called sleeve gastrectomy, which works by making the stomach smaller, restricting the amount of food that can be consumed.1
“We showed that in patients who had bariatric surgery, bypassing the duodenum has a greater benefit for patients with diabetes. We saw that patients who had sleeve gastrectomy and weight recurrence had a much greater chance of having their diabetes return when compared to their gastric bypass counterparts, even after adjusting for all diabetes patient factors,” says lead study author Omar M. Ghanem, MD, FACS, DABS, a bariatric and metabolic surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
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Intermittent Fasting Linked to Increased Risk of Death From Heart Disease
Intermittent fasting is linked to a 91% increased risk of death from heart disease, reports Fortune. The study looked at records of more than 20,000 adults from the CDC’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Heart Disease, Mental Disorders, and Early Death
A recent review of 45 meta-analyses concludes that ultraprocessed foods increase risk of developing dozens of chronic illnesses, reports CNN. The findings indicate strong evidence that these foods can lead to a 50% higher risk of developing CVD. |
CPE Monthly and CE News Highlights
Learn about the guidelines for the use of blenderized tube feeds in this month’s issue of Today’s Dietitian. Read the CPE Monthly article, take the 10-question online test at CE.TodaysDietitian.com/CPEmonthly, and earn two CPEUs!
See all the latest CE news, including our monthly Presenter Spotlight here!
2024 Spring Symposium
Make plans to join us this May 19–22 in Salt Lake City. Earn at least 17 CEUs with interactive educational sessions, workshops, and presentations led by some of the foremost experts in dietetics and nutrition.
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Blood Pressure Management
Managing your health journey is made easier with Blood Pressure App SmartBP. The heart-focused app allows users to track blood pressure, pulse, BMI, and see the changes over time with easy-to-follow graphs. The app is available on iOS and syncs with Apple Watch and Apple Health for automatic tracking.
Plan Diabetes-Friendly Meals
Diabetic Recipes App & Planner makes it easy to make diabetic-friendly meals for yourself or a loved one with its wide assortment of recipes. There’s also a planner included in the service to track meals and blood sugar. The app is available on Android. |
In the April Issue
• Omega-3s & Childhood Development
• Mindful Eating
• What Do RDs Really Think About Sustainability?
• Hottest Soyfoods in the Dairy Aisle |
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COVER STORY
Red Rice Yeast
Red yeast rice is a rising trend in the world of supplements for lowering cholesterol. But should RDs recommend it to clients? Discover what the research says about its safety, efficacy, and dosing recommendations as well as what steps to take when counseling clients.
FEATURE
TD10
In Today’s Dietitian’s 15th annual showcase of exceptional RDs, this year’s honorees are pushing the nutrition profession forward and proving that you can enter dietetics in a variety of specialties at any point in life and make an indelible impact.
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