Dietary fibre Flashcards
What is dietary fibre?
Dietary fibre is not a nutrient, but it is essential in our diet.
What is the function of dietary fibre?
Keeps the digestive system healthy by removing food waste from the body.
What are the main food sources of dietary fibre?
Mainly found in fruit and vegetables, cereal grains, pulses, and vegetables.
Which cereal grains are high in dietary fibre?
Barley, corn, oats, and wholemeal flour.
Which fruits are high in dietary fibre?
Apple, banana, grapes, and papaya.
Which pulses are high in dietary fibre?
Chickpeas, lentils, and peas.
Which vegetables are high in dietary fibre?
Broccoli, cabbage, carrot, and kailan.
What is a key checklist item regarding dietary fibre?
I know the functions and food sources of dietary fibre.
What is a notable characteristic of fruits and vegetables?
Fruits and vegetables are high in dietary fibre.
What is true about pulses?
Pulses are high in dietary fibre.
What is dietary fibre?
Dietary fibre is not a nutrient, but it is essential in our diet.
What is the function of dietary fibre?
Keeps the digestive system healthy by removing food waste from the body.
What are the main food sources of dietary fibre?
Mainly found in fruit and vegetables, cereal grains, pulses, and vegetables.
Which cereal grains are high in dietary fibre?
Barley, corn, oats, and wholemeal flour.
Which fruits are high in dietary fibre?
Apple, banana, grapes, and papaya.
Which pulses are high in dietary fibre?
Chickpeas, lentils, and peas.
Which vegetables are high in dietary fibre?
Broccoli, cabbage, carrot, and kailan.
What is a key checklist item regarding dietary fibre?
I know the functions and food sources of dietary fibre.
What is a notable characteristic of fruits and vegetables?
Fruits and vegetables are high in dietary fibre.
What is true about pulses?
Pulses are high in dietary fibre.
