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1) What is fibre? • Dietary fibre = parts of plant foods the body can’t fully digest. • Two main types: • Soluble fibre — dissolves in water, forms a gel (e.g., oats, chia, apples). Helps slow digestion and lower cholesterol/blood sugar. • Insoluble fibre — doesn’t dissolve, adds bulk (e.g., whole wheat, bran, vegetables). Helps move food through the gut and prevents constipation. 2) How much fibre do you need? • General adult targets: about 25 g/day for women and about 30–38 g/day for men (vari

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