What are fibers? Describe the most common types of fibers.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers may vary.Fiber is a complex non-digestible carbohydrate. A high-fiber diet gives a person a feeling of fullness without adding too many calories to the diet. Dietary fiber is present mainly in plant leaves, skins, roots, and seeds. Fiber is important in the diet because it is rich in disease-preventing compounds. The most common types of fibers are as follows:1. Cellulose: water-insoluble fiber found in plant cell walls2. Hemicellulose: water-insoluble fiber found in cereal fibers3. Pectins: water-soluble fiber found in vegetables and fruits4. Gums and mucilages: water-soluble fiber found in small amounts in foods of plant origin
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