Which of the following best describes the effect of a fiber-rich meal on the rise in blood glucose that occurs after a meal?

All of the following statements are true about the typical US diet and carbohydrate recommendations EXCEPT:

Fiber and other indigestible carbohydrates are partially broken down by the bacteria in the:

The smallest units of life are _____ .

People who are lactose intolerant:

The ____ system aids the digestive system by secreting hormones which regulate how much we eat and how quickly food and nutrients travel through the digestive system.

The glycemic index is a measure of:

Gallstones can interfere with bile secretions and reduce fat absorption.

Food still in the lumen is not available for use by the cells inside the body.

In the figure below, which direction will the water move due to osmosis?