Dietary fiber reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, but older adults are more often concerned with the role of fiber for _____.
A. decreasing the incidence of atherosclerosis
B. decreasing the incidence of type 2 diabetes
C. decreasing the risk of hypertension
D. gastrointestinal health
E. supplying essential nutrients
Answer: D
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a. true b. false
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