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Category - Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice

What lowers blood cholesterol?
  1. Sugar
  2. Starch
  3. Insoluble fiber
  4. Soluble fiber
Explanation
Answer: D - Soluble fiber lowers blood cholesterol, regulates the use of sugars, and slows down gastric emptying. This fiber type dissolves to become gummy or viscous in the system. Foods high in soluble fiber include legumes, raw apples, and whole oats.
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