HUMAN NUTRITION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Fiber can be found in what types of foods?
A
Whole grains
B
Fruits & Vegetables
C
Nuts & Beans
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dietary fiber-found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes-is probably best known for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fibre is found in plant foods like vegetables, fruit, wholegrain foods, legumes, nuts and seeds. Here’s why these foods are good for you and an essential part of your diet.

Detailed explanation-3: -To get enough fibre in our diets it is important to include a variety of fibre-providing foods regularly, such as wholemeal bread, wholegrain breakfast cereals, brown pasta or rice, fruit, vegetables, peas, beans, nuts, seeds and potatoes with skins.

Detailed explanation-4: -HFG nutritionist Claire Turnbull explains how to include three types of fibre (soluble, insoluble and resistant starch) into your diet.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cellulose. This insoluble fiber is a primary component of plant cell walls, and many vegetables-such as broccoli, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower-are rich sources of cellulose. Inulin. Pectins. Beta Glucans. Psyllium. Lignin. Resistant Starch. 11-Oct-2018

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