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Taking the examples of whole grain atta, fruit and green leafy vegetables, describe how roughage in our diet is useful. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> [Review Questions D3 Pg No. 103 ]

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The roughage is the undigested food of the body.

It is made from cellulose, the outer layer of the fruits, leafy vegetables, and the outer coat of the cereals and grains contain roughage.

Uses of Roughage in the diet

1. It helps the food to slide smoothly through the intestines.
2. They are nutritious in nature.
3. They trigger the secretion from the digestive tract.
4. It helps in removing cholesterol and other toxins from the body.
5. It helps in stool formation and eliminates undigested food.