Question

Why is cellulose sometimes called as dietary fiber?

Answer 1

Dietary fiber is a plant-based nutrient that is sometimes called roughage or bulk. It is a type of carbohydrate but, unlike other carbs, it cannot be broken down into digestible sugar molecules. Therefore, fiberpasses through the intestinal tract relatively intact.

Answer 2

dietary fibre is a plant based in nutrient that is sometimes called roughage or bulk . therefore, fibre passes through the intestinal tract relatively intact. however, on its journey, fibre does a lot of work . the term dietary fibre refers to the indigestible parts of plant based foods .