Multiple choice

Which of the following are included in a diet rich in fibres?

(1) Fruits (2) Rice (3) Wheat (4) Groundnut

  1. Only (1), (2) and (3)

  2. Only (1) and (3)

  3. Only (1), (3) and (4)

  4. All of the above

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dietary fibre or roughage is the indigestible portion of food derived from plants, but it plays an important part in a healthy diet by adding bulk to the diet. It includes fruits and wheat grain. Rice contains a large amount of starch. Groundnut contains large amounts of fat.