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Question
What is roughage? Give two examples.
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Solution
Roughage is a dietary fiber that largely consists of cellulose. It cannot be digested by our body as our body does not contain cellulose-digesting enzymes.
Examples of roughage:
- Fruits
- Green leafy vegetables
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