Question
State the importance of roughage in a diet.
Answer
Roughage in a diet, also known as dietary fiber, refers to plant-based components of food that cannot be fully digested by the human digestive enzymes. It includes the non-starch polysaccharides and other plant compounds present in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.
Roughage add bulk to the food hence facilitating peristalsis / offer grip to prevent constipation.
Roughage add bulk to the food hence facilitating peristalsis / offer grip to prevent constipation.