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
d
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a. iron status b. GI comfort c. renal function d. sodium excretion
Chemical digestion of fiber begins in the mouth
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A nonspecific marker of inflammation associated with cardiovascular disease is
A) LDL-cholesterol. B) C-reactive protein (CRP). C) hypertension. D) HDL-cholesterol.
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A. Forticare B. Fortisip C. Scandishake D. Replete E. Boost