Fibre Flashcards
1
Q
What does fibre prevent?
Give me three examples
A
•Constipation
•Bowel Cancer
•Diverticular diease
2
Q
How does fibre prevent these three things?
A
Absorbing water
Swells and provides bulk
Move food through the body
3
Q
How much grams of fibre should you eat per day?
A
30g
4
Q
Write down four good sources of fibre other then whole meal bread:
A
Fruit and vegetable skin
Nuts and seeds
Potatoes with skin
Whole grain pasta
5
Q
What’s one way to include fibre in your diet?
A
Use whole meal bread instead of white bread
