Question

Explain the description of the fibre nutrient and list the various sources of fibre

Answer 1

Fibre nutrient

         * Dietry fibre is a skeletal remain of plant cells that are resistant to digestion by enzymes.

         * There are two types of dietry fibres which are soluble and insoluble.

         * Hemicellulose pectin,polysaccharide cellulose,mucilage etc are included in soluble fibres.

         * Cellulose,legning,hemicellulose etc are insoluble fibres.

         * Soluble fibres help in delay gastric emptying,slow down glucose absorption,lower serum

           cholesterol level.

         * Fibre hold water so the stools become soft and bulky and are easily eliminated from the body.

         * High fibre diet help to prevent constipation and easy absorption of glucose that result in low

           insulin secretion so for a diabetic patient high fibre diet is really necessary.

         * Fibres like pectins,gums,mucilages combine with acids and steroid materials and help to

           lower the cholesterol level.

Various sources of fibre.

                      * Apple.

                      * Banana.

                      * Citrus fruits.

                      * Carrot.

                      * Oats.

                      * Barly.

                      * Wheat bran.

                      * Kidney beans.

                      * Rice.

                      * Rye.

                      * Vegetables.