Effect of dietary fiber on blood lipid profile of selected respondent

Recent nutrition research evidence emphasizes the importance of fiber in health. Fiber includes pectin, gum, mucilage, cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin. Since there are very few studies on the effect of fibre on serum lipid profile, this study was undertaken to find out fiber intake, serum lipid profile and to study the impact of formulated high fiber supplements on serum lipid profile of selected respondents. A sample of 300 families were selected randomly in Kolhapur city of Maharashtra State (India). Using an interview schedule the socio-economic status, dietary pattern and prevalence of diseases among randomly selected 300 respondents were studied. In order to test the knowledge of the selected sample regarding fiber, formulated questions were raised. A three day weightment method was conducted on sub sample of 50 respondents. The mean daily food intake was calculated. There was no significant change in the HDL Cholesterol value after supplementation. The control group also showed no change. The crude fiber content of the low income group subject doubled from 9 gm to 17.5 gm while in the middle income group subject it increased from 8.4 gm to 14.5 gm. Regarding the serum lipid profile all the selected samples had normal cholesterol level irrespective of their fiber intake but it was higher in the high income group than the other two income groups. With regards to roots and tuber’s and other vegetables expect for the high income group in the other income groups, the intake did not meet the recommended allowance.