Question

State whether the following statements are true or false, if true, give the justification:
(i) True/False Fiber is not essential in the diet.
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(ii) True/False We must remove the outer skin of apples before eating.
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(iii) True/False Fiber helps in the prevention of cancer.
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(iv) True/False Fiber makes fat.
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(v) True/False Fiber is found in tomatoes and grapes.
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(vi) True/False Fiber increases bulk of the food.
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(vii) True/False You will lose weight if you do not eat fibre.
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Answer 1

Answer:

1)false

2)false

3)false

4)false

5)false

false

false

Answer 2

Answers:

1. False. Fiber is essential in our diet. It is very essential to sustain healthy perfect digestion and removal of faeces from the alimentary canal.
2. False. We should not remove the outer cover of the apples during eating. This is because the outer cover of an apple contains healthy fibers, required for perfect digestion.
3. True. Fiber does decrease the chances of colonic cancer.
4. False. Fiber doesn’t give any calorific value, as it is not digested in body.
5. True. Fibers are found in tomatoes and grapes.
6. True. Fiber does increase the bulk of the food.
7. False. Fiber reduces body weight.