HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Dietary fiber contributes a lot of energy to the human body. An estimated 75% of packaged foods in the United States contain sweeteners. Research has found no links between added sugars and the risk of diabetes, inflammation, hypertension, and heart disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -Because fiber isn’t digested, it doesn’t give us calories. Foods that contain a lot of fiber may also contain other types of carbohydrates like starch or sugar. While we do not get calories from the fiber in these foods, we do get calories from the sugars and starches they contain.

Detailed explanation-3: -Although fiber is derived from one of the macronutrients, the absence of a deficiency state prevents it from being considered an essential nutrient.

Detailed explanation-4: -Whole-wheat flour, wheat bran, nuts, beans and vegetables, such as cauliflower, green beans and potatoes, are good sources of insoluble fiber.