Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781308566672
Author: McGraw-Hill Education
Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill
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Chapter 2.4, Problem 1BTH
Summary Introduction

To explain:

The reason as if the diet of a person is high in fiber prevents the person from overeating.

Introduction:

The fiber is roughage which provides the efficient absorption, digestion and assimilation of food in the body. The soluble fibers dissolve in water and absorb cholesterol in the body. This prevents the person from overeating, due to the efficient metabolism of food in stomach and intestine of body.

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