Question

Regarding fiber, which one is not correct?

a. If you want to add fiber in your diet also eat the seeds and skins in fruits and vegetables.
b. The removal of the outer husk or bran from our wheat diminished the integrity of our grains.
c. The lack of fiber in the Western diet (that's our diet) was causing gastrointestinal problems that many countries and continents had not seen: diverticulitis, diverticulosis, constipation, increase in colon cancers, etc.
d. You cannot eat too much fiber.

Answer 1

d. You cannot eat too much fiber.

Step-by-step explanation:

Fiber constitutes the indigestible part of fruits and vegetables. It passes undigested through the digestive system and makes up the bulk of the stool. Hence, it keeps the digestive system healthy and problems like constipation are avoided. In long term it helps to maintain a healthy blood pressure and reduces the risk of obesity, heart problems, diabetes etc.

Recommended daily fiber intake is 25-35 grams. 70 grams is the limit of fiber intake after which it will have adverse effects. Consuming too much fiber can lead to stomach cramps, bloating, nausea etc. It can also lead to poor absorption of nutrients like Calcium, Zinc or Iron because they bind to the fiber which interferes with their absorption.