List medical conditions that require high-fiber and low-fiber diets


A high-fiber diet is used to prevent diverticulosis, constipation, hemorrhoids, and colon cancer. It is useful for the treatment of diabetes and atherosclerosis. Low-fiber diets are used in cases of severe diarrhea, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, and intestinal blockage.

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c. food and exercise choices. d. interpersonal disharmony. e. conjury.

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a. Osteocortical b. Osteoblasts c. Osteoclasts d. Osteocortisol

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