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The Role of Fiber in Energy Extraction
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Insoluble fiber in food is not digestible, making the carbohydrates and protein bound up inaccessible to digestive enzymes. People's individual gut microbiome may play a role in extracting energy from fiber, which accounts for 5-10% of daily energy expenditure.

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