Question

Fibrous foodstuffs play a vital role in our daily diet.​

Answer 1

• Fibre and weight control
• A high-fibre diet is protective against weight gain. High-fibre foods tend to have a lower energy density, which means they provide fewer kilojoules per gram of food. As a result, a person on a high-fibre diet can consume the same amount of food, but with fewer kilojoules

Answer 2

Answer:

Fibers are one of the important nutrients because they help in the digestion of foods although they themselves are not digestable. They help in the egestion of undigested substances which is also a reason why we are advised to have fiber rich food in case of constipation. Fibers are naturally present in leafy vegetables, fruits, cereals, etc.