Dietary fibre Flashcards
1
Q
What is excretion?
A
Excretion is the process of removing waste products from the body after food has been digested
2
Q
Why is the removal of waste vital to the human body?
A
Because they are harmful(toxic) to the body
3
Q
Where are the farces formed?
A
The faeces are formed in the large intestine
4
Q
Where is NSP found?
A
Cell walls of plants
5
Q
What are the main sources of NSP?
A
•Fruits(especially skins of apples and plums)
•Vegetables(especially leafy vegetables - celery potatoes skins)
•Wholegrain cereals (as bran) - wheat, rice , oats, wholemeal bread. Breakfast cereal
6
Q
Where is liquid waste and solid waste processed by?
A
Liquid waste - The kidney
Faeces - Large intestine
