2006 Annual Report 4d.Progress report. This report serves to document research conducted under a Trust Agreement between ARS and Matsutani. Additional details of research can be found in the report for the parent project 1235-51530-007-00D, "Dietary modulation of markers of inflammation and oxidation as risk factors of chronic, degenerative diseases." This Trust Agreement was initiated in FY 06 to conduct a study investigating the energy value of soluble fiber and its effect on fat oxidation. The dietary intervention is planned to begin in FY 07. During FY 06, protocol and menu development was begun.