Why Did the DRI Committee Not Set an Upper Level

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why did the DRI committee not set an Upper Level for fiber? 

• A) A body can never have enough high-fiber foods. 
• B) High-fiber foods are so filling, they are not likely to be eaten in excess. 
• C) There are no consequences to an abundance of high-fiber foods. 
• D) Fiber benefits everyone's GI tract, so the more fiber, the healthier the digestive system. 
• E) There was not enough evidence regarding fibers effects on health.

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