Functional fiber is currently defined as ____.?

A) ?carbohydrates and lignin that are nondigestible by human enzymes and are intact and intrinsic in plants
B) ?carbohydrates that are nondigestible by human enzymes; have been isolated, extracted or manufactured; and have been shown to have beneficial physiological effects in humans
C) ?all dietary fiber
D) ?the same as crude fiber


B

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