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- 2. Recommended daily fibre intake is 38 grams for this group
- 6. A mental health issue linked to fibre deficiency
- 7. A problem prevented by insoluble fibre
- 11. Important to drink when increasing fibre
- 12. A disease that insoluble fibre helps prevent
- 15. Good sources of both soluble and insoluble fibre
- 16. Type of fibre that does not dissolve in water and prevents constipation
- 18. Insoluble fibre source found in peels
- 19. Fibre slows digestion and helps absorb nutrients
- 22. Fibre that dissolves in water and helps lower blood cholesterol
- 23. A healthy source of fibre found in Canada’s food guide
- 24. Too much fibre may lead to this problem
- 25. Crunchy snacks that are high in fibre
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- 1. Fibre that feeds good gut bacteria and supports mental health
- 3. A source of fibre found in soups and stews
- 4. A disease risk lowered by soluble and insoluble fibre
- 5. Low fibre diets may increase risk of this mental illness
- 8. A food high in soluble fibre
- 9. Fibre supports this system by helping gut bacteria
- 10. Fibre affects this by supporting the brain and gut connection
- 13. Plant-based food rich in fibre
- 14. Fibre helps with this by keeping you full longer
- 17. Fibre helps regulate this and maintain energy levels
- 20. A carbohydrate that the body cannot digest
- 21. Add 5 to your age to find fibre needs for this age group
- 23. Recommended daily fibre intake is 25 grams for this group