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Question 14

Paheli avoids eating vegetables but likes to eat biscuits, noodles and white bread. She frequently complains of stomach ache and constipation. What are the food items that she should include in her diet to get rid of the problem? Give reasons for your answer.

Answer 1

Paheli seems to lack roughage in her diet. Roughage is the fibrous matter in the food which cannot be digested. It has no nutritive value but its presence is essential for normal functioning of the digestive system. Therefore, Paheli must include whole grains, pulses, fresh fruits and vegetables in her diet, as fibre (roughage) is found in these food items.