The Effects of Fiber Include All of the Following Except

question 93

Multiple Choice

The effects of fiber include all of the following except :

• A) it promotes weight gain and a feeling of fullness.
• B) it prevents constipation and appendicitis.
• C) it reduces the risk of heart and artery disease.
• D) it prevents hemorrhoids and diverticulosis.

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Definitions:

Medicalization

The increasing influence of the medical profession in defining what is normal/healthy and abnormal/ill.

Diagnosed

The process of identifying a disease or condition by its signs, symptoms, and from the results of various diagnostic procedures.

Advances In Science

The progress and innovations in various scientific fields over time, contributing to knowledge and technology development.

Obesity

A state characterized by a BMI of 30 percent or more in an adult.