HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
On average, Americans get plenty of fiber
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In fact, with an average fiber intake of only 16 grams per day, an estimated 95% of Americans fail to meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s fiber recommendations. The amount of fiber we need depends on our age and gender, according to the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Women 20 to 50: 25-28 grams per day.

Detailed explanation-2: -Just 7% of adults meet fiber recommendations, raising risk of chronic diseases. Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021)-Only 5% of men and 9% of women are getting the recommended daily amount of dietary fiber, according to a study being presented at NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer to this question is (a) The fiber in the diet slows the passage of food through the intestines. Fiber cannot be broken down into digestible molecules in the human body.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fiber is key for a healthy digestive system, balanced blood sugar levels, heart health, chronic disease prevention, and a thriving microbiome, yet only five percent Americans get enough of it on a regular basis.

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