4.3 The importance of Non-Nutrient Fiber

What body process does fiber help?

digestion

Claire is having digestion problems so she has decided to eat foods with more fiber. What else must she do if she is going to eat more fiber? eat fewer vegetables drink more water take vitamin C supplements eat more meat

drink more water

List at least 3 food sources of fiber in the diet.

fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes

Why is it good to leave the peel on fruits and vegetables?

good source of fiber

Which of the following is the best source of fiber at a fast food restaurant? french fries green salad milk shake fried fish sandwich

green salad

Which of the following is not a good source of fiber? grilled trout cooked cabbages raw broccoli baked beans

grilled trout

Why is fiber called a non-nutrient? because fiber is not absorbed or digested by the body because fiber is not necessary for a healthy body because fiber is only found in plant-based foods because fiber is only found in processed foods

because fiber is not absorbed or digested by the body

If Zac is having trouble with constipation, how would you suggest he change his diet? eat more animal-based foods like meat, diary, and eggs eat more plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains eat more processed foods like potatoes chips and french fries drink more milk

eat more plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains

If a doctor has recommended that you increase your consumption of fiber, which of the following would help accomplish that? eating more grains, fruits, and vegetables drinking more water eating more meat and eggs eating more dairy products

eating more grains, fruits, and vegetables

What is the key different between whole-what bread and enriched white bread? enriched white bread has essential vitamins; whole-wheat bread does not whole-wheat bread is cheaper than enriched white bread enriched white bread has littler fiber; whole-wheat bread is rich in fiber whole-wheat bread has essential vitamins; enriched white bread does not

enriched white bread has little fiber; whole-wheat bread is rich in fiber

Which of the following best describes the process of making enriched white bread? the wheat bran and germ are removed, then the endosperm is ground and bleached, and then vitamins are added the wheat germ is removed, then the bran and the endosperm are ground and bleached, and then vitamins are added the wheat bran is removed, then the germ and the endosperm are ground and bleached, and then vitamins are added the endosperm is removed, then the germ and the bran are found and bleached, and then vitamins are added

the wheat bran and germ are removed, then the endosperm is ground and bleached, and then vitamins are added.