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Abstract(s)
The positive benefits of dietary fibre (DF) include regulation of the intestinal transit, prevention of
risk or treatment of diabetes, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases, colon cancer, and obe-
sity. The aim of this study was to collect information on knowledge about dietary fibre of citizens
of Latvia. The questionnaire consisted of 22 questions. Its aim was to evaluate knowledge in
three distinct areas: six concerning knowledge about food fibres; six — about the relation be-
tween fibres and various foods, and ten about the relation between fibres and diseases. The
methodological study was conducted involving 231 participants, of which 83.5% were female and
16.5% male, aged between 18 and 80 years. The respondents were selected by convenience,
and they differed in age, literacy, gender, geographical area of residence, and included people
from different cities and smaller villages. 67% of the respondents considered that consumption of
sufficient amounts of fibres can prevent or treat different diseases. 85% of respondents noted that
legumes (peas, beans) are a source of fibres, but that it was more possible to take up the fibre
with a combination of vegetables and animal products. The questionnaire revealed that respon-
dents are aware of the benefits of fibre consumption for promoting health and treating some dis-
eases.
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Dietary fibre Knowledge Questionnaire Latvia citizens
Citation
Kïava, D., Straumîte, E., Krûma, Z., & Guiné, R.P.F. (2017). Latvian citizens’ knowledge about dietary fibre. Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B, 71(6), 428–433. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/prolas-2017-0076