Question

(a)what is roughage and its sources in our food
(b)what is the importance of minerals in our body?Mention few diseases caused by the deficiency of minerals in diet of a person​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) . roughage :-

it is a plant fibre which helps us to digest our food, in constipation and also in bowel moment.it is not digested by our digestive system

Some food which are rich in roughage are ladies finger , apple , leafy vegetables etc...

(b) . importance of minerals in our body :-

vitamins and minerals are also known as protective food. Because it helps our body to fight against deasese and also give strength to fight from disease

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