Question

Why might a very high-fiber diet be harmful for malnourished people, the elderly, and young vegan children?

a. low fluid intakes among these groups increase risk of intestinal blockage.
b. ​risk of heart disease is higher among these group.
c. the small amounts of food consumed among these groups can result in inadequate energy or nutrient intakes.
d. risk of hypoglycemia is higher among these groups
e. high iron and zinc intakes among these groups lead to chelation interactions?

Answer 1

d. risk of hypoglycemia is higher among these groups

Answer 2

Option C,

Step-by-step explanation:

Malnourished people, the elderly, and young vegan children consume food that do not provide them all essential nutrient in adequate amount. Now if they start in taking high fiber food i.e fiber more than 70 grams a day, following health issues may arise -

Bloating , Constipation , Gastric problems, weight gain or loss, intestinal blockage in some cases, nausea , low absorption of nutrients etc.

Hence, option C is correct