Dietary Fiber

question 14

Multiple Choice

Dietary fiber

• A) is a synonym for complex fats
• B) may promote diseases like diverticulosis and cardiovascular disease
• C) includes the simple carbohydrates
• D) in very large amounts has no physiological effect
• E) may be increased by increasing the consumption of fruits, vegetables and whole-grain cereal products

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