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No, it provides bulk which helps with digestion and regularity :) There are only three nutrients that provide energy which are carbohydrates and protein (which both provide 4 calories per gram) and fat (which is the most energy dense, providing 9 calories per gram).

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No, dietary/insoluble fiber cannot be digested, but it helps food move through the body.

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When they are consumed with other energy-rich nutrients, are fermented by bacteria in the colon, and are derived from fruits

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