Unlike other food components such as fats, proteins or carbohydrates — which your body breaks down and absorbs — fiber isn't digested by your body. (fitnessandpower.com)
By federal law, packaged foods must list the number of grams and percent daily value (% DV) of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and a few other food components in each serving. (sciencenews.org)
Nutrition Science studies how nutrients and other food components affect heath, and how individuals and communities make nutrition - related decisions. (fbns.ncsu.edu)