Test Your Fiber IQ

1. Eating a diet high in fiber can do the following:

• Reduce your risk of heart disease
• Help keep your appetite under control
• Protect against constipation
• All of the above

2. All whole-wheat breads are good sources of fiber.

• True
• False

3. Which of the following foods are high in fiber?

• Beans
• Citrus fruits
• Brown rice
• Bran cereal
• Strawberries
• Beets
• Black beans
• Potatoes with skin
• Oatmeal
• Minestrone soup

Answers:

1. "D" is correct. fiber can help reduce cholesterol — and, thus, heart disease — and promote regular bowel movements. High fiber foods also take longer to digest — so you feel full longer.

2. False. check the ingredients to make sure that whole-grain flour is the first ingredient listed. or, make sure the majority of flours used are whole-grain.

3. All of the foods listed are high in fiber. fiber is naturally found in fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains.