Fiber retains water, thus when adequate fiber and fluids are consumed, feces have a higher water content and are more easily passed.

a. true
b. false


Ans: a. true

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b. Fatty acids have a greater percentage of hydrogen-carbon bonds.
c. Other energy-yielding nutrients have a lower percentage of oxygen-carbon bonds.
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