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Which factor does NOT influence Water Holding Capacity (WHC) according to the text?
Which factor does NOT influence Water Holding Capacity (WHC) according to the text?
- Fiber's solubility in water
- Degree of processing of food
- pH of the GI tract
- Presence of cellulose lignin (correct)
What does Water Holding Capacity (WHC) refer to?
What does Water Holding Capacity (WHC) refer to?
- The thickness of the mucin-rich water layer in the small intestine
- The ability of soluble fiber to absorb water in the digestive tract (correct)
- The rate of lipid absorption in the large intestine
- The speed of fecal passage through the colon
How do coarsely ground bran particles differ from finely ground ones?
How do coarsely ground bran particles differ from finely ground ones?
- They decrease fecal volume
- They have lower Water Holding Capacity (WHC)
- They slow down the rate of fecal passage
- They increase hydration capacity (correct)
What effect does soluble fiber have on lipid absorption in the digestive tract?
What effect does soluble fiber have on lipid absorption in the digestive tract?
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How do gums impact glucose absorption within the intestinal lumen?
How do gums impact glucose absorption within the intestinal lumen?
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What effect do soluble fibres generally have on gastric emptying?
What effect do soluble fibres generally have on gastric emptying?
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Which type of dietary fibre dissolves in hot water?
Which type of dietary fibre dissolves in hot water?
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Which component is capable of forming highly viscous solutions?
Which component is capable of forming highly viscous solutions?
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What is the role of viscous polysaccharides in the small intestine?
What is the role of viscous polysaccharides in the small intestine?
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How do water retaining pectins and gums impact glucose appearance in the plasma?
How do water retaining pectins and gums impact glucose appearance in the plasma?
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