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Interpretation:
The principal component of dietary fiber is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
In addition to nutrients, the human body requires appropriate amount of water and fiber to maintain the proper functioning of the organs. Dietary fiber is obtained from plant based food.
Answer to Problem 22.1E
The principal component of dietary fiber is cellulose.
Explanation of Solution
The human body requires adequate amount of dietary fiber in addition to nutrients for proper functioning of daily life processes. The main source of dietary fiber is plants. Therefore, it is primarily composed of cellulose which cannot be completely broken down into simpler units by digestive enzymes.
The principal component of dietary fiber is cellulose.
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