Which of the following statements made by an older adult reflects the

Which of the following statements made by an older adult reflects the best understanding of the role of fiber regarding good bowel health?

1. “Fiber is very effective at cleaning out the bowels.”
2. “A high-fiber diet results in softer bowel movements.”
3. “Passing hard, dry stool is more uncomfortable and harder on the bowels.”
4. “The more fiber there is in my diet, the less risk I have of developing polyps.”

ANSWER

ANS: 4
When there is no fiber to transport waste matter through the colon, it increases the risk for polyps. Although the other options are not incorrect, they do not address the most important bar-rier to good bowel health.