Dietary Fiber in Mexican Foods

A majority of the population in Mexico, as well as in other less-developed countries, consumes diets based on plant foods high in dietary fiber. Information on the content of fiber in such foods is lacking. In the present study we analyzed food consumption data obtained in the most recent health and nutrition surveys carried out in Mexico. Dietary fiber was determined using the AOAC enzymatic–gravimetric method in the 109 most commonly consumed...