BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Wholegrain cereals provide ____, which prevents bowel disease.
A
sugar
B
dietary fibre
C
starch
D
gluten
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -High-fibre foods such as wholegrain cereal products increase movement of food through the digestive tract. The result is increased stool (faeces) bulk, softer and larger stools, and more frequent bowel actions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Whole grains provide fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Whole-grain foods help control of cholesterol levels, weight and blood pressure. These foods also help lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease and other conditions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cereal fiber is found in bran, but it’s also in whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, brown rice, seeds, barley, and other whole grains.

Detailed explanation-4: -But foods containing fiber can provide other health benefits as well, such as helping to maintain a healthy weight and lowering your risk of diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer.

Detailed explanation-5: -Foods that are good sources of soluble fiber include apples, bananas, barley, oats, and beans. Insoluble fiber helps speed up the transit of food in the digestive tract and helps prevent constipation. Good sources of insoluble fiber include whole grains, most vegetables, wheat bran, and legumes.

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