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Which macronutrient is fiber classified under?
Which macronutrient is fiber classified under?
What is the role of fiber in weight control?
What is the role of fiber in weight control?
In disease treatment, how does fiber impact Diabetes Mellitus?
In disease treatment, how does fiber impact Diabetes Mellitus?
Which type of fiber is described as isolated, non-digestible carbohydrates providing physiological benefits?
Which type of fiber is described as isolated, non-digestible carbohydrates providing physiological benefits?
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How many calories per gram does soluble fiber contribute according to US standards?
How many calories per gram does soluble fiber contribute according to US standards?
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What are some of the physicochemical properties that can affect a fiber's functionality?
What are some of the physicochemical properties that can affect a fiber's functionality?
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What is the caloric contribution of insoluble fiber according to US standards?
What is the caloric contribution of insoluble fiber according to US standards?
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Which type of treatment can enhance the digestibility of grains by exposing the plasma membrane and intracellular components?
Which type of treatment can enhance the digestibility of grains by exposing the plasma membrane and intracellular components?
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How can the fermentability of a fiber be influenced?
How can the fermentability of a fiber be influenced?
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Which processing method can enhance the digestibility of grains by disrupting the plant cell wall?
Which processing method can enhance the digestibility of grains by disrupting the plant cell wall?
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What is one chemical treatment that can affect the digestibility of grains?
What is one chemical treatment that can affect the digestibility of grains?
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Which type of treatment can alter the physical structure of grains to enhance their digestibility?
Which type of treatment can alter the physical structure of grains to enhance their digestibility?
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What is the mechanism that supports the laxative effects of large insoluble fiber like wheat bran?
What is the mechanism that supports the laxative effects of large insoluble fiber like wheat bran?
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Which type of fiber helps stool resist dehydration in the colon?
Which type of fiber helps stool resist dehydration in the colon?
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How does soluble viscous fiber potentially lower blood pressure?
How does soluble viscous fiber potentially lower blood pressure?
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What property of fiber allows it to have a potential laxative effect?
What property of fiber allows it to have a potential laxative effect?
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What effect does large insoluble fiber like wheat bran have on the colonic mucosa?
What effect does large insoluble fiber like wheat bran have on the colonic mucosa?
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Which type of fiber resists bacterial fermentation and remains intact in the colon transit?
Which type of fiber resists bacterial fermentation and remains intact in the colon transit?
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What is the primary mechanism underlying the cholesterol-lowering effect of highly viscous fibers?
What is the primary mechanism underlying the cholesterol-lowering effect of highly viscous fibers?
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Which type of fiber is most effective in lowering serum cholesterol levels?
Which type of fiber is most effective in lowering serum cholesterol levels?
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Which fiber type is associated with the highest reduction in systolic blood pressure?
Which fiber type is associated with the highest reduction in systolic blood pressure?
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How do soluble viscous fibers influence glycemic control?
How do soluble viscous fibers influence glycemic control?
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Which fiber type plays a significant role in improving regularity in stool elimination?
Which fiber type plays a significant role in improving regularity in stool elimination?
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What is the key factor that allows soluble viscous fibers to improve glycemic control?
What is the key factor that allows soluble viscous fibers to improve glycemic control?
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What are some adverse effects of very high intakes of certain functional fibers?
What are some adverse effects of very high intakes of certain functional fibers?
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Which physiological process produces intestinal gas as a result of dietary fiber fermentation?
Which physiological process produces intestinal gas as a result of dietary fiber fermentation?
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Which of the following conditions might be negatively impacted by combining fiber with medication?
Which of the following conditions might be negatively impacted by combining fiber with medication?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the physicochemical factors of dietary fiber that affects nutrient absorption?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the physicochemical factors of dietary fiber that affects nutrient absorption?
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What kind of starch resists enzymatic digestion in the upper gastrointestinal tract?
What kind of starch resists enzymatic digestion in the upper gastrointestinal tract?
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Based on the text, where does resistant starch demonstrate resistance to digestion?
Based on the text, where does resistant starch demonstrate resistance to digestion?
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