If You Are Asked for Advice on Whether Diets High

Multiple Choice

If you are asked for advice on whether diets high in fiber can reduce colon cancer risk, what would you reply?

A) Scientific evidence proves that low-fiber diets cause colon cancer, so fiber should be included in everyone's diet.
B) You cannot eat enough fiber to receive the benefit, so you need to also include fiber supplements.
C) Fiber does not play any role in the health of the colon, so it is not necessary to include large amounts in the diet.
D) Fiber in the colon provides short-chain fatty acids that provide energy to keep the colon cells healthy and resistant to chemical damage causing cell changes.