Functional Fiber Is Currently Defined as ____

question 9

Multiple Choice

Functional fiber is currently defined as ____.

• A)carbohydrates and lignin that are nondigestible by human enzymes and are intact and intrinsic in plants
• B)carbohydrates that are nondigestible by human enzymes; have been isolated, extracted or manufactured; and have been shown to have beneficial physiological effects in humans
• C)all dietary fiber
• D)the same as crude fiber

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Definitions:

European Union

A political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe, aiming to ensure free movement of people, goods, services, and capital within the internal market.

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The North American Free Trade Agreement, a treaty among the United States, Canada, and Mexico that aimed to eliminate most tariffs on products traded among these countries, facilitating increased trade and economic integration.

Nonprofit Organizations

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Sources of Funding

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