Question

what is the role of roughages in alimentary canal

Answer 1

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●Roughages are the fibres of either carbohydrates or proteins.

● They keep a person healthy by keeping the intestine working and moving other food quickly through the alimentary canal.

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Answer 2

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Roughages/ dietary fibers are the parts of plant-based foods that are non-digestible such as fibers, whole grains, fruits, etc. These are very essential to maintaining healthy diet habits. Men and women need 30 to 38 grams and 21 to 25 grams of fiber per day, respectively.

There are many important functions of the roughages in an alimentary canal -

1. It helps in better bowel movement as roughages absorb more water.
2. It prevents constipation.
3. It aids in the passage of food through the alimentary canal.
4. It regulates digestion.
5. Dietary fibers also maintain cholesterol and blood sugar.
6. It helps in the management of weight.
7. An appropriate amount of fiber per day helps in the prevention of disease.

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