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cookcarl

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on: Aug 20, 2018
Foods high in fiber slow the rise in blood glucose following a meal because they:
 
  a. are poorly digested.
  b. are high in phytochemicals.
  c. have a low glycemic index.
  d. have a high glycemic index.

Question 2

Fiber's capacity to hold water is related to its ability to decrease development of:
 
  a. kidney stones.
  b. diverticula.
  c. high blood cholesterol levels.
  d. type 2 diabetes.


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Rilsmarie951

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


cookcarl

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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