Water and dietary fibres

Question 1

Regulation of body temperature, removal of water, and lubrication of body parts are all functions of water. Name the 2 other functions of water

Answer 1

Essential for chemical reactions in the body
Transportation of nutrients and gasses in the body

Question 2

There are 4 factors that affect water intake. State the 4 factors

Answer 2

State of health
Diet
Environment
Level of physical activities

Question 3

Dietary fibres have 4 functions. Explain the 4 functions.

Answer 3

• lowers blood cholesterol level by binding to the cholesterol and ecreting it from the body
• Increase satiety, which delays hunger and prevents overeating
• Slows down glucose absorption by delaying the digestion of nutrients that are high in glucose
• Removes wastes by forming bulky and soft stolls

Question 4

Name one good source of dietary fibres from each food group

Answer 4

Apples, Banana
Broccoli, Spinach
Corn, Oats
Soya beans, Broad beans
Almonds, Walnuts
Chia Seeds, Sunflower seeds