The primary metabolic role of dietary fiber in energy metabolism is to:
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Correct answer: Produce short-chain fatty acids via fermentation
Dietary fiber is fermented by gut bacteria to short-chain fatty acids. These provide energy to colonocytes and influence systemic metabolism.
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