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What is the main difference between water soluble and water insoluble dietary fibers?
What is the main difference between water soluble and water insoluble dietary fibers?
- Soluble fibers delay gastric emptying, while insoluble fibers increase transit time.
- Insoluble fibers dissolve in hot water, while soluble fibers do not.
- Insoluble fibers delay gastric emptying, while soluble fibers increase transit time.
- Soluble fibers dissolve in hot water, while insoluble fibers do not. (correct)
How do viscous polysaccharides affect gastrointestinal (GI) emptying?
How do viscous polysaccharides affect gastrointestinal (GI) emptying?
- They accelerate GI emptying.
- They decrease the rate of digestion in the small intestine.
- They have no impact on GI emptying.
- They delay GI emptying. (correct)
Which of the following is a water soluble fiber?
Which of the following is a water soluble fiber?
- B-glucan (correct)
- Lignin
- Cellulose
- Hemicellulose
What role do insoluble fibers play in digestion compared to soluble fibers?
What role do insoluble fibers play in digestion compared to soluble fibers?
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?
What is the relationship between water holding capacity (WHC) and the solubility of polysaccharides?
What is the relationship between water holding capacity (WHC) and the solubility of polysaccharides?
Which factor does NOT influence the water holding capacity (WHC) of fiber?
Which factor does NOT influence the water holding capacity (WHC) of fiber?
How does coarsely ground bran differ from finely ground bran in terms of water holding capacity (WHC)?
How does coarsely ground bran differ from finely ground bran in terms of water holding capacity (WHC)?
How does higher water holding capacity (WHC) impact the degradation of polysaccharides by microbes?
How does higher water holding capacity (WHC) impact the degradation of polysaccharides by microbes?
How do gums affect glucose absorption within the intestinal lumen?
How do gums affect glucose absorption within the intestinal lumen?
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