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dietary fiber
The indigestible parts of plant foods that aid digestion and promote health. A commonly discussed topic in Japanese health and nutrition contexts. Composed of 食物 (food) + 繊維 (fiber).
食物繊維を多く取ろう。
Let's eat more dietary fiber.
野菜には食物繊維が豊富に含まれている。
Vegetables contain abundant dietary fiber.
食物繊維が不足すると便秘になりやすい。
A lack of dietary fiber can easily lead to constipation.
USAGE:
食物繊維 is a standard nutritional term frequently seen on food packaging, in health articles, and in doctor-patient conversations. It is often abbreviated to 食物せんい in casual speech.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 食物繊維が豊富 (rich in dietary fiber)
- 食物繊維を摂取する (to consume dietary fiber)
- 水溶性食物繊維 (soluble dietary fiber)
- 不溶性食物繊維 (insoluble dietary fiber)