Question
Lalit, student of class XI always likes to have junk food. His mother insists him to have fibre rich fruits and vegetables, because they are good for health. Lalit always ignored his mother's advise. One day, while his biology teacher was teaching about the digestive system and mechanism of digestion. She also explained about the food one should eat (Le., balanced diet) Lalit remembered his mother's advice and asked his teacher about the importance of fibre rich food in one's diet.
  1. According to you, what is the advantage of having fibrous material in our food?
  2. Name the term used to describe fibrous materials which is indigestible in nature.
  3. Name any four fibre rich fruits.
  4. What values are reflected through Lalit's character?

Answer

  1. Fibrous food material expands the gut and softens the stool volume (faecal matter), stimulates peristalsis and also prevents constipation.
  2. Indigestible fibrous food material is known as roughage.
  3. Raspberries, avocado, apple, peach and green leafy vegetables are good sources of the fibre.
  4. Lalit, is a good and obedient student, patient listener and a good learner.

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