Difference between revisions of "Fibre"
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: [[Fibre]] is not a nutrient that our bodies need. | : [[Fibre]] is not a nutrient that our bodies need. | ||
: [[Fibre]] is extremely important in our diet because it helps us [[Digestion|digest]] food properly. | : [[Fibre]] is extremely important in our diet because it helps us [[Digestion|digest]] food properly. | ||
| + | : [[Fibre]] is actually a [[carbohydrate]], but humans cannot [[Digestion|digest]] it to get [[sugar]]. | ||
===Fibre in Food=== | ===Fibre in Food=== | ||
Latest revision as of 11:42, 16 September 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Fibre is a material made from the cell walls of plants.
About Fibre
- Fibre is not a nutrient that our bodies need.
- Fibre is extremely important in our diet because it helps us digest food properly.
- Fibre is actually a carbohydrate, but humans cannot digest it to get sugar.
Fibre in Food
| Fruit has a lot of fibre in the skin of the fruit. | There is a lot of fibre in vegetables. | Beans are an excellent source of fibre. | Peas are one of the best vegetables to get fibre. |