HUMAN NUTRITION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ fibres help in blood circulation.
A
Soluble
B
Insoluble
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Soluble fibers have been shown to lower blood cholesterol by several mechanisms. On the other hand, water-insoluble fibers mainly include lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose; whole-grain foods, bran, nuts, and seeds are rich in these fibers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Soluble fiber retains water and turns to gel during digestion. It also slows digestion and nutrient absorption from the stomach and intestine. Soluble fiber is found in foods such as oat bran, barley, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, peas, and some fruits and vegetables.

Detailed explanation-3: -Soluble fiber attracts water and turns to gel during digestion. This slows digestion. Soluble fiber is found in oat bran, barley, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, peas, and some fruits and vegetables. It is also found in psyllium, a common fiber supplement.

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