BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Fibre helps to reduce the risk of which health related diseases?
A
Constipation, Bowel Cancer, Obesity, type II Diabetes and heart disease
B
Strokes and heart disease
C
Cancer only
D
Constipation only
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dietary fiber (DF) decreases the risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), cardiovascular disease, and colon cancer (1–4) by reducing the digestion and absorption of macronutrients and decreasing the contact time of carcinogens within the intestinal lumen (1, 2, 5, 6).

Detailed explanation-2: -A high-fiber diet appears to reduce the risk of developing various conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, diverticular disease, constipation and colon cancer. Fiber is important for the health of the digestive system and for lowering cholesterol.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dietary fiber is a complex mixture of non-digestible molecules, mostly polysaccharides. Multiple epidemiological studies have demonstrated statistically significant reductions in risks of obesity, T2DM, CVD, colorectal cancer, and pre-menopausal breast cancer with higher dietary fiber intakes.

Detailed explanation-4: -There is strong evidence that eating plenty of fibre (commonly referred to as roughage) is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer. Choosing foods with fibre also makes us feel fuller, while a diet rich in fibre can help digestion and prevent constipation.

Detailed explanation-5: -According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, plant-based foods high in dietary fiber may reduce your cancer risk.

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