Importance of Dietary Fiber for Digestive Health
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Which type of fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel?

  • Soluble fiber (correct)
  • Insoluble fiber
  • High-fiber foods
  • Dietary fiber

    • What is one of the side effects typically associated with high-fiber intake?

  • Mild bloating (correct)
  • Headaches
  • Weight loss
  • Muscle cramps

    • Which type of fiber is recommended for individuals with slow transit constipation?

  • Insoluble fiber (correct)
  • Soluble fiber
  • Dietary fiber
  • High-fiber foods

    • What is one of the main benefits associated with high fiber intake?

    <p>Lower incidences of colorectal cancer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the only long-lasting effective treatment for constipation?

    <p>Re-establishing sufficient fiber intake (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is diverticular disease common in western developed countries according to the text?

    <p>Due to low fiber intake (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about soluble fiber is true?

    <p>It can increase colonic transit by enhancing propulsive motor activity, beneficial for treating constipation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about insoluble fiber is incorrect?

    <p>It is derived from soluble fiber sources such as oats, barley, and fruits. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about osmotic laxatives is false?

    <p>They are not commonly used in palliative medicine for terminal patients with constipation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups of patients can benefit from using stool softeners?

    <p>Both A and C. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about stool softeners is incorrect?

    <p>They are effective in treating severe constipation without the need for additional agents. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about fiber's role in constipation treatment is true?

    <p>Fiber acts primarily as a bulking agent due to its water-holding capacity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about high-viscosity and gel-forming soluble fibers is correct?

    <p>They are generally considered more likely to cause gas and discomfort. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about osmotic laxatives is true?

    <p>They soften both hard and loose stools, making them useful for patients with stool frequency causing fecal incontinence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about insoluble fiber is true?

    <p>Insoluble fiber from various sources, such as fruit and vegetables, is an attractive long-term option for increasing stool transit speed and reducing the risk of constipation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about stool softeners is false?

    <p>They are effective in treating severe constipation without the need for additional agents. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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