Question

from these four options, select three potential health benefits of dietary fiber. check all that apply lowers blood cholesterol improves bowel motility slows the rise in blood glucose after a meal increases bone mineral density

Explanation:

Dietary fiber binds to cholesterol - like substances in the gut, reducing cholesterol absorption, thus lowering blood cholesterol. It adds bulk to stool, facilitating easier bowel movements and improving motility. Also, it slows digestion of carbohydrates, preventing rapid blood - glucose spikes after meals. It has no direct link to increasing bone mineral density.

Answer:

• Lowers blood cholesterol
• Improves bowel motility
• Slows the rise in blood glucose after a meal