Paheli avoids eating vegetables but liked to eat biscuits, noodles and white bread. She frequently complains of stomachache and constipation. What are the food item that she should include in her diet to get rid of the problem? Give reason for your answer.

Question

Paheli avoids eating vegetables but liked to eat biscuits, noodles and white bread. She frequently complains of stomachache and constipation. What are the food item that she should include in her diet to get rid of the problem? Give reason for your answer.

Philoid · Accepted Answer

Paheli eats biscuits, noodles and white bread which is made up of maida i.e. white flour that does not contain roughage. The complains of stomachache and constipation occurs due to lack of roughage in diet. Paheli must include whole grains, whole pulses, fruits and vegetables in her diet. Roughage allows the waste matter to move more easily and prevents constipation.