FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PACKAGING

PACKAGING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which answer best describes the function of fibre?
A
To make us feel fuller for longer
B
To help regular bowel movements
C
To bulk out our stomach, promote bowel movement and make us feel fuller for longer
D
To lower the blood glucose levels in our body
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dietary fiber increases the weight and size of your stool and softens it. A bulky stool is easier to pass, decreasing your chance of constipation. If you have loose, watery stools, fiber may help to solidify the stool because it absorbs water and adds bulk to stool. Helps maintain bowel health.

Detailed explanation-2: -Since we do not digest it, the fiber in food passes into the intestine and absorbs water. The undigested fiber creates “bulk” so the muscles in the intestine can push waste out of the body. Eating enough fiber helps prevent constipation. It may also reduce the risk of getting colon cancer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Soluble fiber is found in foods such as oat bran, barley, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, peas, and some fruits and vegetables. Insoluble fiber appears to speed the passage of foods through the stomach and intestines and adds bulk to the stool.

Detailed explanation-4: -Insoluble fiber: Insoluble fiber doesn’t dissolve in water as it moves through the digestive tract, but it does attract water to the intestine, increasing the bulk and softness of stool. By helping waste move more smoothly through your system, insoluble fiber helps to prevent constipation and regulate bowel movements.

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