Which type of dietary fiber blocks bile reabsorption and promotes dietary cholesterol excretion?
A) insoluble fiber
B) soluble fiber
C) dilutional fiber
D) nutritional fiber
Ans: B) soluble fiber
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A. 10–15 kcal/kg B. 15–18 kcal/kg C. 20–25 kcal/kg D. 25–28 kcal/kg E. 30–35 kcal/kg
The richest sources of iron in the diet are
A. breads and pastries. B. meats and seafood. C. nuts and seeds. D. fruits and vegetables.
Which of the following is characterized by breakdown of the lungs' elastic structure and destruction of the walls of the bronchioles and alveoli, reducing the surface area involved in respiration?
a. Asthma b. Chronic bronchitis c. Emphysema d. Pneumonia
To avoid poisoning by toxins, you would be well-advised to: a. store potatoes on the windowsill
b. eat only "natural" foods. c. avoid all seafood. d. always eat cabbage raw, not cooked. e. consume a variety of foods.