A high fibre diet is commonly used in Britain in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS),1 although the efficacy of dietary fibre and of professional dietetic advice is not proven. This study was designed to assess whether the intake of dietary fibre could be related to the time spent receiving dietary advice.
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