Dietary Firbre Flashcards
1
Q
Dietary fibre is only found in _______________
A
Plans food
2
Q
It absorbs water swells and provides bulk to ________
A
Help move food through the body
3
Q
In the short term, if not enough, fibre is ate a condition called _________ can develop
A
Constapation
4
Q
A prolonged efficiency of fibre can result in more serious diseases, such as
A
Bowel cancer and diverticular diseases
5
Q
How many grams of dietary fibre should we aim to eat each day
A
30g
6
Q
6 good sources of fibre area
A
Brown rice,
fruit and veg( skin on )
potatoes (skin on ),
whole-grain pasta,
nuts and seeds
whole-grain cereal
