A "Functional Fiber" Is One That

question 56

Multiple Choice

A "functional fiber" is one that

• A)occurs naturally in the intact plant.
• B)performs a specific function in the plant.
• C)is extracted from plants and has a beneficial health effect.
• D)is a polysaccharide that is stored primarily in muscle and liver of animals.

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Definitions:

Blisspoint

The optimal level of consumption where any further increase would lead to a decrease in overall satisfaction or happiness, often used in food science and economics.

Set Point

A theory suggesting that the body regulates its weight and energy balance through an internal control mechanism located in the hypothalamus.

Probability-Differential Theory

A theory suggesting that the probability of choosing a specific behavior is based on the relative reinforcement of that behavior compared to alternatives.

Premack's Probability-Differential Theory

A theory that suggests that more probable behaviors can serve as reinforcers for less probable behaviors, indicating a hierarchy of preferred activities.