Dietary Fiber Flashcards
1
Q
Is crude fiber or total dietary fiber required on pet food labels?
A
crude fiber
2
Q
Which is the most common component of insoluble fiber and is found in plants?
A
Cellulose.
3
Q
Which type of fibers are resistant to bacterial fermentation?
A
insoluble fibers (slowly fermented fibers).
4
Q
Typical commercial diet has about how much dietary fiber?
A
4%
5
Q
How do fiber enhanced foods help with constipation?
A
decreases stool density and normalizes transit time. Must be small meals, often should also have a high water content.
