NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Question
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The role of fibre is to
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Strengthen teeth and bones
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Keep the digestive system healthy
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Provides the body with energy
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Repairs muscle and tissues
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Dietary fiber increases the weight and size of your stool and softens it. A bulky stool is easier to pass, decreasing your chance of constipation. If you have loose, watery stools, fiber may help to solidify the stool because it absorbs water and adds bulk to stool. Helps maintain bowel health.
Detailed explanation-2: -HFG nutritionist Claire Turnbull explains how to include three types of fibre (soluble, insoluble and resistant starch) into your diet.
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