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The new Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for fiber:
 
  a. is higher for men than women.
  b. is higher for older people than younger people.
  c. is the same for all adults.
  d. requires that adults use fiber supplements.

Q. 2

Good food sources of fiber include:
 
  a. whole grains.
  b. meats.
  c. canned fruits.
  d. tomato juice.

Q. 3

Fiber can lower blood levels of:
 
  a. cholesterol.
  b. triglycerides.
  c. sodium.
  d. calcium.

Q. 4

Foods high in fiber slow the rise in blood glucose following a meal because they:
 
  a. are poorly digested.
  b. are high in phytochemicals.
  c. have a low glycemic index.
  d. have a high glycemic index.

Q. 5

Fiber's capacity to hold water is related to its ability to decrease development of:
 
  a. kidney stones.
  b. diverticula.
  c. high blood cholesterol levels.
  d. type 2 diabetes.

Q. 6

Total fiber intake consists of:
 
  a. resistant starch and dietary fiber.
  b. dietary fiber and functional fiber.
  c. animal fiber and vegetable fiber.
  d. oligosaccharides and plant fiber.

Q. 7

An example of a protective factor found in functional foods is:
 
  a. phytochemicals.
  b. resistant starch.
  c. functional fiber.
  d. oligosaccharides.
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