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roughage
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roughage
n.
coarse material; food that is rich in fiber and cellulose (such as grains and vegetables)
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Dietary fiber
Dietary fiber or roughage is the indigestible portion of food derived from plants. It has two main components:
- Soluble fiber, which dissolves in water, is readily fermented in the colon into gases and physiologically active byproducts, and can be prebiotic and viscous.
- Insoluble fiber, which does not dissolve in water, is metabolically inert and provides bulking, or it can be prebiotic and metabolically ferment in the large intestine. Bulking fibers absorb water as they move through the digestive system, easing defecation.
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roughage
Noun
1. coarse food high in fiber but low in nutrients; its bulk stimulates peristalsis
(hypernym) foodstuff, food product
(hyponym) bran
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roughage
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vláknina
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roughage
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