For Nutrition: 1. Explain the different types of fiber and the health benefits that are associated with a diet containing sufficient fiber. Give examples of foods high in soluble fiber and foods high in cellulose. 2. How do you calculate the AI for a person's personal fiber intake? 3. Outline how carbohydrates are digested, absorbed, and circulated in the body.
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There are two types of dietary fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water to form a gel-like substance. It can help lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. Soluble fiber is found in oats, peas, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots, barley Show more…
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