See the Bibliography for a description of SP 330 and other NIST publications on the SI, and online access. Definitions of the SI base units. Unit of length meter The meter is the length of the path travelled by light in vacuum during a time interval of 1/299 792 458 of a second. Unit of mass. kilogram. The kilogram is the unit of mass; it is equal to the mass of the international prototype of the kilogram.
Legumes are rich in solubleand insoluble fiber. Fiber is made up of non-starch polysaccharides, such as cellulose, dextrins, inulin, lignin, chitins, pectins, beta-glucans, waxes and oligosaccharides. The word fiber is misleading, because many types of dietary fibers are not fibers at all.There are two broad types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. 1  Soluble fiber dissolves in water. 2  It changes as it goes through the digestive tract, where it is fermented by bacteria.3  As it absorbs water it becomes gelatinous.he word fiber is misleading, because many types of dietary fibers are not fibers at all. There are two broad types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. 1  Soluble fiber dissolves in water. 2  It changes as it goes through the digestive tract, where it is fermented by bacteria. 3  As it absorbs water it becomes gelatinous.
Soluble fiber -- found in beans, fruits, and more -- aids in satiety (helping you feel full). Insoluble fiber -- found in wheat bran, whole grains, nuts, vegetables, and other foods -- helps keep your digestive system regular. As for how to get those grams into your diet, the experts have easy-to-implement ideas.