Question

What are three health benefits of increasing the amount of fiber in one's diet? Are these benefits from soluble or insoluble dietary fiber? Please, include the references for where you got your information.

Answer 1

Benefits of Increasing Dietary fiber in the diet is-

Benefits	Obtained from
Normalizes bowel movements. Dietary fiber increases the weight and size of your stool and softens it. A bulky stool is easier to pass, decreasing your chance of constipation. Also fiber may help to solidify the stool because it absorbs water and adds bulk to stool.	Insoluble fiber
Helps maintain bowel health. A high-fiber diet may lower your risk of developing hemorrhoids and small pouches in your colon (diverticular disease). Also certain studies have shown that a high-fiber diet likely lowers the risk of colorectal cancer.	Insoluble fiber
Lowers cholesterol levels. Soluble fiber found in beans, oats, flaxseed and oat bran may help lower total blood cholesterol levels by lowering low-density lipoprotein, or "bad," cholesterol levels. Studies also have shown that high-fiber foods may have other heart-health benefits, such as reducing blood pressure and inflammation.	Soluble Fiber
Helps control blood sugar levels. In people with diabetes, fiber — particularly soluble fiber — can slow the absorption of sugar and help improve blood sugar levels. A healthy diet that includes insoluble fiber may also reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.	Soluble fiber
Aids in achieving healthy weight. High-fiber foods tend to be more filling than low-fiber foods, so you're likely to eat less and stay satisfied longer. And high-fiber foods tend to take longer to eat and to be less "energy dense," which means they have fewer calories for the same volume of food.	Insoluble Fiber
Helps you live longer. Studies suggest that increasing your dietary fiber intake — especially cereal fiber — is associated with a reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and all cancers.	Soluble and Insoluble fiber