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sammy

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on: Aug 20, 2018

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

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

Sarahjh

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

Great answer, keep it coming

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