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Why food is needed?

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Anonymous

10y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Fibre or Cellulose is essential because it helps in bowel movement by adding bulk and also it delays gastric emptying which is useful for the diabetic patient. Another major role is it does not allow intestine to absorb dietary cholesterol.

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