How Is Soluble Fiber in the Diet Thought to Help

question 28

Multiple Choice

How is soluble fiber in the diet thought to help lower blood cholesterol level?

• A)It denatures cholesterol in the stomach.
• B)It hydrolyzes cholesterol in the intestinal tract.
• C)It traps cholesterol in the intestinal tract and thus inhibits its absorption.
• D)It enhances excretion of bile leading to increased cholesterol turnover.
• E)It binds to the fats and denatures them.

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