Questions: Lei is trying to eat an adequate amount of fiber. Which lunch menu will best help her achieve this goal? a. chow mein, sautéed vegetables, herbal tea b. sushi, white rice, lettuce salad, orange juice c. jasmine rice, bok choy, steamed chicken, water d. soy burger, baked french fries, mango smoothie e. tofu and lentil soup, whole wheat bread, medium apple, hot green tea

The answer is the fifth one (e): tofu and lentil soup, whole wheat bread, medium apple, hot green tea.

Explanation for each option:

a. Chow mein, sautéed vegetables, herbal tea:

• Chow mein typically contains refined noodles which are low in fiber.
• Sautéed vegetables can provide some fiber, but the overall fiber content may not be very high.
• Herbal tea does not contain fiber.

b. Sushi, white rice, lettuce salad, orange juice:

• Sushi and white rice are low in fiber because white rice is a refined grain.
• Lettuce salad can provide some fiber, but it is generally low compared to other vegetables.
• Orange juice, while nutritious, does not contain fiber as the fiber is removed during juicing.

c. Jasmine rice, bok choy, steamed chicken, water:

• Jasmine rice is a refined grain and low in fiber.
• Bok choy provides some fiber, but the overall meal is still low in fiber.
• Steamed chicken and water do not contain fiber.

d. Soy burger, baked french fries, mango smoothie:

• A soy burger can provide some fiber, depending on the ingredients.
• Baked french fries are made from potatoes, which have some fiber, but the fiber content is not very high.
• Mango smoothie may contain some fiber if it includes the whole fruit, but it is not a significant source.

e. Tofu and lentil soup, whole wheat bread, medium apple, hot green tea:

• Lentils are an excellent source of fiber.
• Whole wheat bread is high in fiber compared to refined bread.
• A medium apple is a good source of dietary fiber.
• Hot green tea does not contain fiber, but the other components of the meal provide a substantial amount of fiber.

Summary: Option e (tofu and lentil soup, whole wheat bread, medium apple, hot green tea) is the best choice for Lei to achieve her goal of eating an adequate amount of fiber.