Fibre Knowledge Quiz

A half cup of pureed split peas has ten times the dietary fibre of two crisp lettuce leaves.

• True

• False

A cereal with “whole wheat, wheat bran” as the first two items on the ingredients list is a fibre-rich cereal.

• True

• False

Fruit flavoured yogurt is high in fibre

• True

• False

You should not increase your intake of liquid when eating fibre-rich foods or you will become too full.

• True

• False

Eating too much fibre is not good for you.

• True

• False

It is recommended that you get all of your fibre from a specific food such as whole wheat bread.

• True

• False

Cereal fibres like bran and whole grain products are best known for:

• Their ability to relieve constipation and keep bowel movements regular.

• Their high sugar content.

• Their ability to increase blood pressure.

• Their role in causing allergies.

Fibre from cereal and legumes may:

• Aid in the prevention of some cancers of the colon.

• Increase cholesterol levels.

• Cause dehydration.

• Lead to weight gain.