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Is eating fiber a problem?
No. Actually, fiber is very important for a person's health and should be eaten naturally to help with digestion.
What does does fiber do to the body?
it helps with digestion
Does fiber helps in growth?
No. The only thing that fiber helps with is digestion. Fiber doesn't do anything to your growth.
Why is fiber important to teens diet?
Fiber is an important part of a diet because it stimulates peristalsis. Food is moved through the alimentary canal by the muscular contraction called peristalsis, and if such movement becomes sluggish, it is bad for your digestion and health.
Discuss the role that fiber plays in the process of carbohydrate digestion?
While fiber may increase stool volume and slow the rate of digestion (at least insoluble fiber), the actual process of digestion would be unaffected by fiber, as compared to the effects of amylase and pepsin in the GI tract.
When increasing fiber intake it is also important to increase what?
When increasing fiber intake, it is important to also increase water intake to help prevent constipation and promote digestion. It is also important to increase physical activity to support bowel regularity and overall health.
Structurally similar to starch but resistant to digestion?
Fiber
Why you need water and fiber in your diet?
For hydration and the metabolic process and digestion
What is a complex carbohydrate that provides little energy but is importsnt for digestion?
Fiber
Are fiber supplements really necessary?
Fiber supplements may be helpful, especially for a person who is transitioning to a new diet. Fiber supplements promote digestion and can reduce blood cholesterol levels. However, it is important that one take fiber supplements in moderation, as unwanted symptoms such as dehydration and fluid imbalances can result from excess doses.
Are high fiber carbohydrates healthful?
yes They are extremely important to your diet by helping with digestion by cleaning out the intestines, hormone secretion, brain function, disease control, etc.
Why is fiber needed?
We need fiber to help digestion. It helps to break down the waste in our bladders faster, and lack of fiber can often cause tummy upsets and diarrhea.
