The importance of fibre in the human diet is to help in the

The importance of fibre in the human diet is to help in the
A. Digestion of food
B. Movement of food
C. Absorption of water
D. Absorption of nutrients.

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The correct answer is B. movement of food


Fibre helps in bowel movement,hence facilitating removal of undigested food.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on July 29, 2019 at 11:45

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