Multiple Choice
Functional fiber is currently defined as ____.
A) carbohydrates and lignin that are nondigestible by human enzymes and are intact and intrinsic in plants
B) carbohydrates that are nondigestible by human enzymes; have been isolated, extracted or manufactured; and have been shown to have beneficial physiological effects in humans
C) all dietary fiber
D) the same as crude fiber
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q4: Which of the following is a polysaccharide
Q5: β-glucans are found in _.<br>A)oat products and barley<br>B)citrus
Q6: High-fiber diets will raise blood glucose levels.
Q7: What is a water-soluble,gel-forming fiber that functions
Q8: Which scenario is NOT a typical gastrointestinal
Q10: Which source of fiber would be the
Q11: By what mechanism do soluble fibers decrease
Q12: Match the fiber with an appropriate description.<br>-hemicellulose<br>A)The
Q13: Hemicelluloses with acids in their side chains
Q14: Viscous gel-forming fibers may contribute to satiety