6. MINERALS
Simple inorganic nutrients obtained through
the diet for maintainence of good health
Macronutrients
Needed in large
quantities
Micronutrients
Needed in small
quantities
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7. Function of roughage
a) It has a high water-holding
capacity and provides bulk to
the contents in the
intestines.
b) Aids in peristalsis which
allow intestinal muscles to
grip food and move it along
the alimentary canal.
c) Prevent builds up of toxic
substabces in rectum
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