Why is fiber necessary for proper functioning of the digestive system?

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Responses

It creates cell membranes, nerve tissue, and substances that aid in the digestion of fat.
It creates cell membranes, nerve tissue, and substances that aid in the digestion of fat.

It helps proper functioning of the digestive system and prevents constipation.
It helps proper functioning of the digestive system and prevents constipation.

It is important for cardiovascular health and can help fight heart disease.
It is important for cardiovascular health and can help fight heart disease.

It supplies energy for your body’s functions.

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None of the responses mention that fiber supplies energy for the body's functions. So the correct responses are:
- It helps proper functioning of the digestive system and prevents constipation.
- It is important for cardiovascular health and can help fight heart disease.