2026 Spring Symposium Recorded Meal Session: The Power of Fiber: Supporting Digestive and Gut Health

Dietary fiber is important for overall health, including cardiovascular and gastrointestinal health.1 Nevertheless, only 4% of men and 12% of women in the U.S. are consuming adequate amounts of dietary fiber.2

In this recorded CE session, Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN, explores the critical role of fiber in supporting digestive and gut health. Kate discusses the types, classifications, and functions of fiber, the health benefits of prebiotics, and the science behind how different fibers can impact digestion, gastrointestinal conditions, and overall gut health. She also presents practical and personalized strategies for increasing daily fiber intake.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, nutrition professionals will better be able to:

  1. Describe the types and functions of fiber.
  2. Evaluate the health benefits of fiber across GI conditions.
  3. Apply practical strategies to increase fiber intake in consumers/patients.

 

1. Fibre intake for optimal health: How can healthcare professionals support people to reach dietary recommendations? BMJ, 378, e054370.
2. US Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Research Service. What We Eat in America: Nutrient intakes from food by gender and age. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2009-10. 

Additional Information

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators: 
3.1.3, 5.1.2, 9.1.1, 11.3.6
CDR Activity Type: 
741
CPE Level: 
2
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 CDR
Course opens: 
08/11/2026
Course expires: 
06/03/2029
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Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN, is a world-renowned gastroenterology specialized registered dietitian, researcher, writer, and speaker with over three decades of clinical experience. Kate is the New York Times best-selling co-author of “21-Day Tummy Diet” and “The Low FODMAP Diet Step by Step.” Her latest book, “Mind Your Gut,” co-authored with prominent GI psychologist, Dr. Megan Riehl, was published in 2024.

Kate has made significant contributions to the field of GI nutrition. She is widely regarded for her insightful presentations at both national and international GI meetings. She resides in Massachusetts with her husband, Russ, and their chocolate lab, Mabel June.

Stay in touch with Kate on her website at www.katescarlata.com, on Instagram @katescarlata, and on X @katescarlata_RD.

Disclosures:

Kate Scarlata has the following disclosures to report: she has stock options in Fody Foods and she is a speaker for Ardelyx, Schar, QOL Medical, Salix Pharmaceuticals, Danone North America (Activia), BioK+, and Bioamerica. She is a consultant for tuut and CamBrooke.

The Power of Fiber: Supporting Digestive and Gut Health awards 1.0 CPEU in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.

The responsible provider for this activity is Danone US.

Funding from non-CPE revenue for CPE planning, development, review, and/or presentation has been provided by Danone US.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 CDR

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