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cnetterville

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Which of the following is considered a functional fiber?
 A) hemicellulose
  B) fructans
  C) psyllium
  D) lignin

Question 2

Functional fiber is currently defined as ____.
 A) carbohydrates and lignin that are nondigestible by human enzymes and are intact and intrinsic in plants
  B) carbohydrates that are nondigestible by human enzymes; have been isolated, extracted or manufactured; and have been shown to have beneficial physiological effects in humans
  C) all dietary fiber
  D) the same as crude fiber



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Ksh22

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B




cnetterville

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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