Cellulose Flashcards
1
Q
What is cellulose also called
A
Dietary fibre
2
Q
Is cellulose digested by the body?
A
No
3
Q
Why is it important to eat dietary fibre
A
Because it aids digestion by helping to push the food through intestines
4
Q
What does it simulate
A
Peristalsis
5
Q
What does it help prevent
A
It helps prevent constipation and diseases e.g. cancer of the bowel
