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fibre helps prevent constipation, not stop it and fibre also keeps the intestine working well

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Q: Which other type of nutrient needed as part of your balanced diet keeps the intestine working and prevents constipation?
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How will you require it?

you need it for energy and the fibre from it, fibre washes all the bad things in your body out and prevents constipation. you get it in bread, pasta and cereal.