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.
Answer: B
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