Fiber is important in the diet because it:

a. helps to prevent dehydration.
b. enhances effectiveness of peristalsis.
c. releases water into the bowel to soften stool.
d. facilitates absorption of bile salts, sterols, and fat.


b

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On the label of "Muscle Mass Magic" it states, "This product safely increases lean body mass by 25% in the first seven weeks of use.". Why is this statement problematic? a. People may believe the claim even though it is questionable

b. Freedom of speech applies to product labels. c. There is likely no reliable research to prove that body mass gains will increase 25% in the first seven weeks. d. There is likely to be reliable research but it's not clearly stated on their website. e. People may believe the claim even though it is questionable and there is likely no reliable research to prove that body mass gains will increase 25% in the first seven weeks.

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The body stores lipids as

A. phospholipids. B. triglycerides. C. glycerols. D. sterols.

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Which of the following terms is defined as the science of how nutrients affect the activities of genes and how genes affect the activities of nutrients?

a. Genetic counseling b. Nutritional genomics c. Genetic metabolomics d. Nutritional genetics e. Biochemical nutrition

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Explain the possible relationships between nutrition and hyperactivity

What will be an ideal response?

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