NURSING ANM AND GNM

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: -Insoluble fiber. This type of fiber promotes the movement of material through your digestive system and increases stool bulk, so it can be of benefit to those who struggle with constipation or irregular stools.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complex carbohydrates (polysaccharides) comprise starches and dietary fibers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fiber affects the rate of digestion of foods, the absorption of nutrients, and the move-ment of waste products (stool) through the colon. It also provides a substrate for beneficial intestinal bacteria. Dietary fiber includes water-soluble and insoluble types, which have different func-tions in the body.