Baby food carrots are more concentrated, with 0.7 grams of fiber in 1 ounce, or 5.6 grams in a 1-cup portion. A cup of carrot juice, however, holds only a paltry 1.9 grams of dietary fiber. Continuum Health Partners lists carrots as one of the top 20 high-fiber foods in the American diet.
Abdominal distension refers to the swelling of the abdomen. The distension may be caused by either air (gas) or fluid collection. The accumulated substance causes an outward expansion of the stomach and waist beyond normal proportions.
Abdomen distention is often accompanied with various other symptoms and signs. Distended stomachs along with the other symptoms are an aid to diagnosing the condition. The symptoms and signs that often accompany abdominal distention are: 1  Excess burping and flatulence.  Diarrhea.