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Which of the following statements is true?Multiple ChoiceEating foods rich in insoluble fiber may increase one's risk for heart disease.Diets high in fiber increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.The human digestive tract does not produce enzymes that digest dietary fiber.Each gram of fiber supplies about 6 kcal for humans.

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Which of the following statements is true?Multiple ChoiceEating foods rich in insoluble fiber may increase one's risk for heart disease.Diets high in fiber increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.The human digestive tract does not produce enzymes that digest dietary fiber.Each gram of fiber supplies about 6 kcal for humans.

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The true statement is: "The human digestive tract does not produce enzymes that digest dietary fiber."

Here's why:

  1. Eating foods rich in insoluble fiber may increase one's risk for heart disease: This is false. In fact, eating foods rich in fiber, including insoluble fiber, can actually decrease the risk of heart disease.

  2. Diets high in fiber increase the risk of type 2 diabetes: This is also false. High fiber diets can actually help to prevent type 2 diabetes.

  3. The human digestive tract does not produce enzymes that digest dietary fiber: This is true. Humans lack the enzymes needed to break down dietary fiber, which is why it passes through our system largely undigested.

  4. Each gram of fiber supplies about 6 kcal for humans: This is false. Dietary fiber is not digested by the human body, so it does not provide us with energy or calories.

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