Question

which one of the following food item does not provide dietary fiber? (a) whole grains
(b) whole pulses
(c) fruit and vegetables
(d) milk

Answer 1

Answer: milk

Explanation: whole grains, whole pulses, fruits and vegetables. All have lot of fibres but milk have presence of vitamins and calcium and it doesn't provide any fibre.

Answer 2

The option that is correct here is option d: Milk.

• Dietary fibres are fibres present in food that our bodies can't process or absorb in our cells, but which add volume to our stomachs.
• Roughage is the term for this type of dietary fibre.
• It increases bulk and gives a sense of fullness to the stomach.
• This dietary fibre is abundant in whole grains, pulses, fruits, and vegetables.
• Milk is a liquid food that contains that does not contain roughage or dietary fibre. This is only found in solid food.
• Calcium and vitamin D are abundant in milk.
• Hence, milk is the only alternative here that does not contain dietary fibre.