HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Health conditions linked to a low fibre diet include – constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diverticulitis, heart disease and some cancers (including bowel).

Detailed explanation-2: -How does the low-fiber diet help people with cancer? Certain cancer treatments irritate the digestive tract or make it difficult to pass stool. The low-fiber diet can promote the movement of solid food through the digestive tract. This lessens the risk of bowel obstructions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mechanism of dietary fibre may decrease the risk of colorectal cancer by increasing stool bulk, diluting faecal carcinogens, and decreasing transit time, thus reducing the contact between carcinogens and the lining of the colorectum.

Detailed explanation-4: -Low fiber: Avoid all whole grain breads, whole grain cereals, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, and popcorn. Choose white bread, rice cereals, white rice, and regular pasta. Avoid raw vegetables and juices with pulp. Avoid fresh and canned pineapple, prune juice, prunes, dried fruit, jam, and marmalade.