HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The body cannot digest dietary fiber.
A
true
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body can’t digest. Though most carbohydrates are broken down into sugar molecules called glucose, fiber cannot be broken down into sugar molecules, and instead it passes through the body undigested.

Detailed explanation-2: -Unlike other food components, such as fats, proteins or carbohydrates-which your body breaks down and absorbs-fiber isn’t digested by your body. Instead, it passes relatively intact through your stomach, small intestine and colon and out of your body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dietary fibre is an essential component of a healthy diet. It could be easily traced in cereals, certain fruits and also vegetables. It is a kind of carbohydrate that has indigestible parts or plant compounds which pass relatively unchanged through the stomach and also the intestines.

Detailed explanation-4: -EXPLANATION FOR CORRECT ANSWER : Fiber also known as dietary fiber is a form of carbohydrate that we consume. It is present in food items like leafy vegetables, fruits, cereals, etc.

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