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Question
Write the importance of fibers in our diet.
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Solution
- Fibers cannot be digested by humans, yet they are essential nutrients.
- Fibers are important as they promote movement of materials through the digestive system and thus aid in digestion of foodstuff.
- They also help in egestion of undigested substances from the body.
- Vegetables, fruits, cereals, etc. are sources of essential nutrients like fibers.
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