Which of the following statements does not present a health benefit attributed to eating insoluble fiber?

A) It lowers the risk of developing diverticulosis. B) It lowers the risk of developing kidney disease.
C) It lowers the risk of developing constipation. D) It lowers the risk of developing obesity.


B

Nutritional Science

You might also like to view...

How does malnutrition impact an individual, especially those most vulnerable: infants, children, and women?

Nutritional Science

Day-to-day choices can help reduce the risk of heart disease. One of the major risk factors for development of heart disease is elevated LDL, which can be affected by dietary factors like the types and amounts of dietary fat consumed. Read the statements below and select all of the correct statements regarding how various dietary fats affect LDL cholesterol levels.

What will be an ideal response?

Nutritional Science

_____ is secreted by D cells in the pylorus and is responsible for _____ gastric secretion

a. Somatostatin, inhibiting b. Somatostatin, stimulating c. Histamine, inhibiting d. Histamine, stimulating

Nutritional Science

Patrice is a first-time mother who is newly pregnant. She and her husband Seth are excited about their new baby on the way. Patrice is a small-framed woman who, based on her doctor's BMI charts, is categorized as underweight. Patrice is also an elite swimmer and runner. She has been working out for the majority of her adult life. Patrice and Seth are both very aware of the importance of good

nutrition and the role it plays in health and quality of life. However, they are both unsure of nutrition recommendations for pregnancy and want to provide the best nutrition possible for the new baby. Answer the following question(s) to help Patrice and Seth understand the nutrition recommendations for pregnancy and infancy. How much weight should Patrice plan to gain during her pregnancy? A) 15-25 lb B) 24-35 lb C) 28-40 lb D) 45-55 lb

Nutritional Science