Are there weight loss benefits to Japanese miracle noodles?

Japanese noodles that are fat free with no calories are being touted as the latest diet craze. Gary Foster, director of the Center for Obesity Research and Education at Temple, says the noodles, which are actually soluble fiber and not pasta, could be helpful for weight loss. "When it comes to weight loss, it's about calories. So if you substitute a low-calorie food like these noodles for a high calorie food, that’s going to be a victory when it comes to managing weight."
May 10, 2011 | NBC10