News Summary

• The ileum is the last part of the small intestine before it empties into the colon.
• When undigested nutrients are detected that far down, the body puts the brakes on further eating by curbing our appetite.
• There are lots of ways eating more fiber can help with weight regulation.
• Across more than 10 weight-loss studies, those randomized to consume higher-fiber diets lost more weight, even when calorie intake was fixed.
• So, more weight loss even when prescribed the same number of calories.