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Dietary fibres are also known as ____.

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carbohydrates
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roughage
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fats
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minerals
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Solution

The correct option is B roughage
Dietary fibres are also known as roughage. It is present in foods like whole grains, pulses etc. It does not provide any nutrition to the body but helps in effective absorption of other nutrients. It prevents constipation and helps in removal of undigested waste from the body.

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