How Is Soluble Fibre in the Diet Thought to Help

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Multiple Choice

How is soluble fibre in the diet thought to help lower blood cholesterol level?

• A) Soluble fibre denatures cholesterol in the stomach.
• B) Soluble fibre hydrolyzes cholesterol in the intestinal tract.
• C) Soluble fibre traps cholesterol in the intestinal tract and thus inhibits its absorption.
• D) Soluble fibre enhances excretion of bile leading to increased cholesterol turnover.

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