The master thesis deals with issue of dietary fiber. It
introduces the readers with basic information about dietary
fiber, health benefits associated with increasing intake of
dietary fiber, sources of dietary fiber or the recommended
daily allowance for different groups of the population. It also
describes the individual components of dietary fiber and their
basic attributes.
The research part is focused on the evaluation of basic
knowledge about dietary fiber among high school students of
various specializations. Finds out what an overview of the
issue, health benefits, food labeling or how often they include
fiber containing foods in their diet.
Increase knowledge about dietary fiber, health benefits and its
sources among high students is the main goal at this project.
The specific goal was to increase the consumption of foods rich
in dietary fiber.