dietary fibre

noun

UK /ˈdaɪ.ə.tər.i ˈfaɪ.bər/

US /ˈdaɪ.ə.ter.i ˈfaɪ.bɚ/

The parts of plant foods your body cannot digest that help keep your tummy healthy.

Eating fruits and vegetables gives your body plenty of dietary fibre.

SYNONYMS

roughage bulk plant fibre fiber

RELATED WORDS

whole grains vegetables digestion gut health legumes

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A type of carbohydrate found in plants that passes through the body mostly unchanged.

Nutrition labels list dietary fibre under total carbohydrates.

3. Material from plants used to add bulk to food or help digestion.

Adding dietary fibre to bread can make it more filling.

4. The indigestible parts of food that help prevent constipation.

Doctors often suggest more dietary fibre for people with digestive problems.