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jc611

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on: Aug 20, 2018
What type of fiber is responsible for lowering elevated blood cholesterol levels?
 
  A. insoluble fiber
  B. soluble fiber
  C. insulin
  D. sucrose

Question 2

Name four ways to increase the amount of fiber in your diet.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


tofugiraffe

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: Answers will vary, but could include choosing whole-grain cereals for breakfast, eating fruit as snacks, using only 100 whole-wheat bread for your lunchtime sandwich, eating a large salad with dinner every night, eating a handful of nuts daily, and layering your sandwich with lettuce, tomatoes, or other vegetables.


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