Fiber

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Fiber

As well as the six nutrients you need in your diet,


you also need to eat plenty of fiber
Fiber is not actually a nutrient. This is because,
when you eat it, you cannot digest it. So it does
not go into the blood or to your cells. Instead, it
just travels all the way through the digestive
system. It leaves the body as faces. You might
think this means that it is no use to you, but in
fact fiber is very important to keep the digestive
system healthy. it helps to prevent constipation,
when the digestive system slows down and
faeces collect inside it, instead of being
passed out.
Fiber is mostly cellulose. Remember that
plant call walls are made of cellulose.
Remember that plant cell walls are made
of cellulose, so foods made from plants
are a good source of fiber. Cereal grains,
seeds and fresh fruits and vegetables are
all excellent source of fiber. And the good
thing about this is that these foods
usually contains lots of different minerals
and vitamins, too
1) What is fiber ?

2) Is fiber is important to keep


our digestive system healthy?
YES or NO

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