Why Is Fiber an Important Part of a Healthful Human

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Multiple Choice

Why is fiber an important part of a healthful human diet?

• A) It is easily digested into monosaccharides, which are used for energy.
• B) It may decrease the risk of certain types of cancers.
• C) It increases the amount of HDL and LDL cholesterol in the body.
• D) It contains more energy, gram for gram, than any other nutrient.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Generic term for the costs of production that fluctuate with the level of output, including expenses like utilities or raw materials.

Direct Labor-Hours

The number of labor hours spent directly on the production of goods or services.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly traced to the production of specific goods or services and are a significant portion of production costs.

Variable Overhead

Costs that fluctuate with the level of production output, including expenses like utilities and raw materials.