Dietry Fibre Flashcards
1
Q
What type of food is dietary fibre found in?
A
Only in plant foods
2
Q
What does dietary fibre absorb
A
Water
3
Q
What condition is caused by not eating enough dietary fibre
A
Constipation
4
Q
What can a prolonged deficiency of dietary fibre result in
A
Bowel cancer and diverticula disease
5
Q
How much fibre should we aim to eat a day
A
30g
6
Q
What are 4 good sources of fibre
A
Brown rice
Whole grain pasta
Nuts and seeds
Fruit and veg skins
7
Q
Explain the difference between white bread and whole grain bread
A
Whole grain fibre has much more fibre because it includes the bran part of the cereal grain which contains fibre but white bread is made from only the endosperm it therefore contains a lot less fibre than whole grain bread
