Dietary Fibre

Term	Definition
Dietary Fibre	Is only found in plant foods. It is the part of plants not digested in the stomach and small intestine. A lot of the dietary fibre consumed is digested by bacteria in the large intestine. There are two different types of fibre: a) Soluble fibre can help lower blood cholesterol levels by removing cholesterol from the intestinal tract. Major sources of soluble fibre include fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, oats, legumes and psyllium husks. b) Insoluble fibre acts as a stool softener and helps prevent constipation. It is found in breads, cereals, fruits, vegetables, legumes, seeds and nuts.

Term

Definition

Is only found in plant foods. It is the part of plants not digested in the stomach and small intestine. A lot of the dietary fibre consumed is digested by bacteria in the large intestine. There are two different types of fibre:

a) Soluble fibre can help lower blood cholesterol levels by removing cholesterol from the intestinal tract. Major sources of soluble fibre include fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, oats, legumes and psyllium husks.

b) Insoluble fibre acts as a stool softener and helps prevent constipation. It is found in breads, cereals, fruits, vegetables, legumes, seeds and nuts.