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urbanoutfitters

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The type of fiber that promotes the development of a beneficial mix of microbiota in the gut is known as _____ fiber.
 a. functional
 b. viscous
 c. fermentable
  d. nonfat
 e. low-fat

Question 2

Liquids are restricted during meals following a gastrectomy because they:
 
 a. can speed up the emptying rate of the stomach.
  b. slow down the emptying rate of the stomach.
  c. add unwanted kcalories.
  d. are likely to cause aspiration.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a



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