Adequate intakes of ________ may play a role in the prevention of colon cancer.
A) dietary fiber
B) saccharin
C) high fructose corn syrup
D) starch

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Adequate intakes of dietary fiber have been associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer. This is because fiber helps to promote bowel regularity and decrease transit time of waste material through the colon, reducing the exposure of colon cells to potential carcinogens. Saccharin and high fructose corn syrup have not been shown to have any effect on colon cancer risk, and while starch is an important source of carbohydrate, it has not been specifically linked to colon cancer prevention.

Adequate Intakes of ________ May Play a Role in the Prevention