Roughages increase fecal volume and promote peristalsis
Explanation:
Constipation refers to the condition in which bowel evacuations occur infrequently, leading to health problems. Some of the most common causes of constipation include 1-insufficient intake of dietary fibers or roughages, 2-poor hydration, 3-lack of physical exercise, 4-abuse of laxatives, etc. Dietary fibers are divided into two classes based on their water solubility: soluble and insoluble. These fibers represent the part of plant foods that the body can't digest, which absorbs and retains water (soluble fibers) as foods pass through the bowel and create bulk (insoluble fibers), thereby leading to regular bowel habits.
