Chapter 6 Water and Dietary FIbre

• Functions of dietary fibre

  • Increases satiety
  • Lowers blood cholesterol
  • Helps to keep weight under control
  • Stabilises glucose
• Functions of water


  • Regulation of body temperature
  • Essential for chemical reactions
  • Transportation for nutrients and gases
  • Removal of wastes
  • Lubrication of body parts
• Factors affecting water intake

  • State of health
  • Diet
  • Environment
  • Level of physical activity
• Sources of water


  • Apple
  • Watermelon
  • Low fat milk
• Functions of dietary fibre

  • Lowers blood cholesterol levels
  • Increases satiety
  • Slows down glucose absorptions
  • Remove wastes