Which meal contains the best sources of dietary fiber?
a. Eggs, bacon, orange juice
b. Salad, whole wheat toast, sliced peach
c. Roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, milk
d. Grilled hamburger on a bun, fresh carrot sticks, potato chips
ANS: B
Good dietary sources of fiber include fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. There is little fiber in eggs, bacon, and orange juice and much fat and sugar. Although there is fiber in the menu of roast beef, mashed potatoes, corn, and milk as well as a hamburger on a bun, carrot sticks, and potato chips, these are not the best sources of dietary fiber.
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