Dietary Fibre

Question 1

what are the non-nutrients?

Answer 1

water and dietary fibre

Question 2

what are the different types of dietary fibre?

Answer 2

• insoluble dietary fibre

- soluble dietary fibre

Question 4

what is the function of insoluble dietary fibre?

Answer 4

aids in maintaining a healthy digestive system

Question 5

what are the functions of soluble dietary fibre?

Answer 5

• provides high satiety value
• regulates blood glucose levels
• lowers blood cholesterol levels

Question 6

explain how soluble dietary fibre provides a high satiety value

Answer 6

• soluble dietary fibre dissolves in water and expands, slowing down the movement of food in our digestive tract
• leaves a feeling of satiety and prevents overeating

Question 7

explain how soluble dietary fibre regulates blood glucose levels

Answer 7

by slowing down the rate of glucose that are released into the bloodstream

Question 8

explain how soluble dietary fibre lowers the blood cholesterol levels

Answer 8

by preventing cholesterol from being absorbed into the bloodstream

Question 9

what are some sources of insoluble dietary fibre

Answer 9

• carrots
• long bean
• broccoli
• skin of fruits
• avocado
• whole meal bread

Question 10

what are some sources of soluble dietary fibre?

Answer 10

• barley
• figs
• oats
• oranges
• berries
• apples
• avocado
• peas
• plums

Question 11

what are some impacts of insufficient dietary fibre?

Answer 11

• diverticulosis
• colorectal cancer
• haemorrhoid

Question 12

what is diverticulosis

Answer 12

• small, blown-out pouches that develop on the intestinal walls
• this causes water matter to be forced out of the colon

Question 13

what is colorectal cancer?

Answer 13

cancerous cells develop either on the colon or on the rectal area of the large intestine

Question 14

what is haemorrhoid?

Answer 14

this disease is also known as pile which occurs at the anus due to the strain exerted during defecation

Question 15

what are some ways to increase fibre intake?

Answer 15

consume more high fibre fruits and vegetables

Question 16

explain how insoluble dietary fibre helps to maintain a healthy digestive system

Answer 16

• insoluble dietary fibre absorbs and retains water to make waste materials soft and bulky for easy excretion out of the body
• prevents constipation to reduce the risk of diverticulosis
• too much insoluble dietary fibre can also result in constipation