In the USA as well as many Western countries, coronary artery
disease and blood cholesterol respectively stand among major
causes of death and risk factor. Reductions in total and low-density
lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol decrease the risk of the malady
(Kerckhoffs, Hornstra, & Mensink, 2003). Increasing dietary fiber
has been recommended as a safe and practical approach for
cholesterol reduction. However, Americans seem not yet attaining
the recommended amounts of dietary fiber reflected by the reported
intake of about 15 g per day. The recommended adequate
intake for fiber stands at 25 g per day for women and 38 g per day
for men (Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, 2010). Dietary
fiber is found predominantly in plant foods. It is the remnant of the
edible part of plants that is resistant to human digestion (American
Association of Cereal Chemists, 2001). It consists of both soluble
and insoluble fiber. The soluble fiber from oat bran is very effective
in lowering blood cholesterol, normalizing blood sugar levels, and
lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, and type 2