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sammy

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A benefit of fiber is that it ____.
 a. promotes mineral absorption
 b. aids in keeping stools soft
 c. inhibits peristalsis
 d. keeps individual foods from getting mixed together
  e. speeds excretion of toxins

Question 2

The diet of South Americans is largely based on what staple?
 a. corn
 b. wheat
  c. rice
 d. soy
 e. beef


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ghepp

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a


sammy

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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