Fibre And Water

Question 1

What is the recommended intake of fibre per day for adults?

Answer 1

30g

Question 2

List 5 different sources of fibre

Answer 2

Wholemeal bread.
Wholemeal pasta.
High-fibre cereal.
Potatoes with skin.
Brown rice.

Question 3

What does fibre help with?

Answer 3

Type 2 diabetes.
Heart disease.
Bowel cancer.
Stroke.
Digestion.

Question 4

Where is soluble fibre found?

Answer 4

Grains such as oats,barley and rye.
Fruits like bananas and apples.
Beans like pulses,baked beans and chickpeas.
Root vegetables like carrots,parsnips and potatoes.

Question 5

Where is insoluble fibre found?

Answer 5

High fibre breakfast cereals.
Wholemeal breads,pasta and brown rice.
Potatoes with skin.
Nuts and seeds.

Question 6

How does soluble fibre help?

Answer 6

Helps reduce the amount of cholesterol in our blood and this helps with reducing the risk of coronary heart disease.
It helps control blood sugar levels.

Question 7

What does insoluble fibre help with?

Answer 7

Aids digestion.
Helps fill us up.

Question 8

What are the functions of water?

Answer 8

Prevents dehydration.
Healthy skin.
Lubrication of the joints,eyes and mucous membranes.
Absorption of water soluble nutrients.
To assist key body processes/reactions like digestion.
Removal of waste product-prevents constipation.

Question 9

What are sources of water?

Answer 9

Fruit juices.
Smoothies.
Soup.
Milk.
Melon.
Celery.

Question 10

Factors that impact hydration?

Answer 10

High altitude.
Age.
Activity level.
Illness.
Weather.