Select all TRUE statements about how dietary fiber can lower the risk of chronic disease.
Soluble fiber can lower the risk of heart disease by binding to bile acids (a substance made from cholesterol) in the small intestine. This fiber-bile complex is then excreted.
Viscous soluble fiber helps slow digestion and absorption of glucose, helping to control blood glucose levels and diabetes.
Fiber aids in mineral absorption across the small intestine, thus improving many mineral deficiencies.
Fiber helps reduce the incidence of several types of colorectal cancer by decreasing the amount of time cancer-promoting substances spend in contact with the intestinal lining.
Fiber increases satiety in the stomach resulting in decreased food intake. Regular consumption of fiber can help lower the risk of obesity.
Answer (2)
Dietary fiber, especially soluble and viscous types, lowers chronic disease risks by aiding in cholesterol management and blood glucose control, while also increasing satiety to help combat obesity. However, claims regarding fiber's role in mineral absorption are not supported by current research. Overall, fiber contributes positively to health by protecting against diseases such as heart disease and colorectal cancer.
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Dietary fiber, particularly soluble and viscous soluble fiber, plays a significant role in lowering the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and colorectal cancer. It increases satiety, which may help reduce obesity risk. However, not all statements regarding fiber's functions, particularly in relation to mineral absorption, are true. ;
