1.4.8

Dietary Fibre

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Dietary Fibre

Fibre, or roughage, is an important part of a healthy balanced diet. Fibre has many useful benefits for humans.

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Function

  • Fibre lowers the risk of health problems including:
    • Heart disease
    • Stroke
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Bowel cancers
  • Fibre aids in digestion by:
    • Keeping you regular
    • Preventing constipation
    • Lowering the risk of haemorrhoids
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Description

  • Fibre is a type of carbohydrate.
  • The human body is unable to break down fibre, as it is similar to cellulose.
    • Humans can therefore not digest fibre.
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Fibre rich diet

  • Fibre is found in the following foods:
    • Beans
    • Nuts
    • Fruits
    • Vegetables
    • Wholemeal bread
    • Rice

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