On World Health Day, a doctor emphasizes adding roughage (dietary fiber) to our meals. Why is roughage…
On World Health Day, a doctor emphasizes adding roughage (dietary fiber) to our meals. Why is roughage essential for health, even though it provides no energy or nutrients?
It destroys bacteria present in the stomach
It adds bulk to food and helps in smooth bowel movement
It converts fats directly into proteins
It dissolves toxic minerals in blood
Solution
Roughage consists mainly of indigestible cellulose which adds bulk to indigestible food waste, aiding smooth movement through the digestive system.