What is required in the diet to keep food moving through the intestine?
Weronika B asked:
Which of the following is required in the diet to keep food moving through the intestine?
Fat
Protein
Fibre
Starch
???
Please help!
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The entire small intestine is lined with intricate sets of muscles which are never at complete rest. One group produces a swaying motion that churns together food and digestive juices. Another set of muscles produces a wavelike action; the waves push the contents along a few inches, then die out. These muscular contractions cause a ripple-like movement that carries the contents down the small intestine – somewhat like a conveyor belt.
Hi, its definitely fibre (in bread and other products containg wheat). Its made up of plant components, most of which cannot be digested. It has a water holding capacity in you intestine: softens the stool and increases size. This way its easier to expel.
Proteins are building blocks for muscle for example. The aminoacids are its components.
Fat is mostly an energy reservoir. Your body takes it up and does not excrete it.
From starch you can make glucose and other sugars.
I have to say that Allen K is right too. It’s not a requirement to have fibre for a good movement. But when your food lacks fibre you WILL get constipation due to the fact that the stool doesnt contain enough water and mass to create a smooth movement.
Definitely plenty fibre
Also drink a hot drink with food this will help,
especially if your food has a high fat content
Drink plenty fluids as well