High Fibre Diets Flashcards
1
Q
Found in
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Plant foods
2
Q
Chosen because
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Prevents constipation and bowel disorders
Absorbs water for a felling of fullness
Speeds up the passage of waste
Reduces cholesterol levels
3
Q
Guidelines
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Increase amount of plant foods eg bran Avoid refined foods Eat unpeeled fruit and veg Eat more salads and vegetarian dishes Drink lots of water to prevent constipation
4
Q
Bran
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The outer layer of the grain
5
Q
Large amounts of fiber can
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Reduce the amount of iron absorbed from food
6
Q
Refined foods
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Foods that had fiber removed during proceesing eg white bread
