Dietary Fibre Flashcards
1
Q
What foods is dietary fibre found in?
A
Plant foods
2
Q
What does dietary fibre do
A
It absorbs water
It swells and provides bulk to help food move round the body
3
Q
What can develop from a deficiency of fibre
A
Constipation
4
Q
What more serious diseases can fibre deficiency result in
A
Bowel cancer
Diverticular disease
5
Q
How many grams of fibre should we have each day
A
30g
6
Q
Name 4 sources of fibre ( other than whole meal bread )
A
Fruit and veg with skin on
Jacket potatoes
Brown rice
Whole grain pasta pluses nuts and seeds
