What is the major difference between soluble and insoluble forms of fiber?
A. Soluble fiber provides no health benefits to humans, whereas insoluble fiber reduces the risk of heart disease.
B. Soluble fiber can be digested by humans, whereas insoluble fiber cannot be digested.
C. Soluble fiber dissolves or swells in water, whereas insoluble fiber generally does not change in water.
D. Soluble fiber is in animal foods, whereas insoluble fiber is in plant foods.
Answer: C
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