Which of the Following Statements About Dietary Fiber Is Correct

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about dietary fiber is correct?

• A) Soluble fiber dissolves in oil but not in water.
• B) Insoluble fiber increases intestinal excretion of cholesterol.
• C) Soluble fiber attaches to other waste products in the intestine to stimulate peristalsis.
• D) Fiber is the portion of plants the human body cannot digest.

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