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WorksheetsFibre - Functions and Types
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 3mins
Grace is learning about healthy eating and wants to know more about fibre. Explain the functions of fibre and identify the main sources she should include in her diet.
Fibre helps regulate digestion and is mainly found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Fibre provides energy and is mainly found in dairy products and meats.
Fibre builds muscle and is mainly found in eggs and fish.
Fibre increases fat absorption and is mainly found in oils and sweets.
Scarlett is learning about healthy eating. Her teacher explains that soluble fibre dissolves in water to create a _____ that makes stools soft and easier to pass through the intestine. What word completes the sentence?
gel
foam
crust
powder
Emily is learning about healthy eating and wants to know which type of fibre can help reduce the risk of bowel cancer. Which type of fibre should she include more in her diet?
Insoluble fibre
Soluble fibre
Eating a diet rich in soluble fiber can help control blood sugar levels.
True
False
What is the recommended fibre intake (grams per day) for children aged 2-5 years?
15 grams/day
10 grams/day
20 grams/day
25 grams/day
Anaya is planning her meals to ensure she meets the recommended daily intake of fibre for people aged 17 and over. What amount of fibre should she aim for each day?
30 grams per day
15 grams per day
45 grams per day
60 grams per day
Fill in the blank: One tip for increasing fibre intake is to choose a high-fibre breakfast cereal, such as wholegrain cereal like Weetabix, muesli, bran flakes or porridge. Add fresh or dried fruit, seeds and/or _____.
nuts
chocolate
jam
yogurt
Emily is preparing chilli con carne for her family and wants to make it healthier by increasing its fibre content. Which of the following should she do?
Add more beans and lentils to the recipe.
Use white rice instead of brown rice.
Remove all vegetables from the dish.
Add extra cheese to the chilli.
Identify a health problem that may develop from a low intake of non-starch polysaccharides (NSP).
Constipation
Scurvy
Rickets
Night blindness
Explain why eating foods rich in NSP can help maintain a healthy weight.
Because NSP increases satiety and reduces overall calorie intake.
Because NSP increases fat absorption in the body.
Because NSP causes rapid spikes in blood sugar levels.
Because NSP leads to increased storage of body fat.
Select TWO benefits of having soluble NSP in the diet.
Helps lower blood cholesterol and regulates blood sugar levels
Increases risk of heart disease and diabetes
Reduces absorption of vitamins and minerals
Promotes rapid spikes in blood glucose
