Dietary fiber is fermented by a. salivary amylase. b. ...

[bobypop]

Dietary fiber is fermented by
 
  a. salivary amylase.
  b. pancreatic amylase.
  c. bacteria in the colon.
  d. bacteria in the rectum.

Question 2

The nurse is helping the client make necessary adjustments to his diet due to his advancing CKD. The client needs to limit his potassium intake but he is having difficulties because he loves to eat fruit.
 
  Which of the following does the nurse suggest he avoid? A) Apples B) Watermelon C) Raisins D) Peaches

[katara]

Answer to Question 1

C
Dietary fiber is fermented by bacteria in the colon. Human enzymes (salivary and pancreatic amylase) cannot digest dietary fiber. By the time feces reach the rectum, they are largely solid and little fermentation takes place.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
There are some fruit that should be avoided due to their potassium content. They include apricots, bananas, cantaloupe, dates, nectarines, kiwi, prunes, prune juice, oranges, orange juice, and raisins.

[bobypop]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[helenmarkerine]

Excellent