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Ingesting foods rich in gel-forming fibers is associated with ____.
 A) increased nutrient digestion
  B) increased convective movement of nutrients
  C) increased gastric distention
  D) increased nutrient diffusion rates

Question 2

Most fibers are strongly ____.
 A) hydrophobic
  B) allosteric
  C) hydromorphic
  D) hydrophilic



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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