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Worksheet for 2026-09-25
📖 Why Fiber Matters in Food
Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that human digestive enzymes do not fully break down. Fiber adds bulk and helps food move through the digestive system. Some types are fermented by beneficial gut microbes. Foods such as beans, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables can provide fiber.
1. What key idea begins the explanation?
2. What mechanism or supporting detail is described?
3. What additional evidence or effect is given?
4. How does the final detail deepen the explanation?
✏️ Writing
Write 1–2 developed paragraphs explaining why fiber matters in food. Use evidence and cause-and-effect reasoning.
➕ Math
🎨 Color & Create
Create a labeled model or diagram that explains why fiber matters in food.
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📖 Reading Answers
- Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that human digestive enzymes do not fully break down.
- Fiber adds bulk and helps food move through the digestive system.
- Some types are fermented by beneficial gut microbes.
- Foods such as beans, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables can provide fiber.
➕ Math Answers
- 350 cm
- 32 oz
- 210 minutes
- Gallons or liters