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Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet
Fiber: Daily recommendations for adults
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What is dietary fiber?
How much fiber do you need?
Benefits of a high-fiber diet
Your best fiber choices
Fiber supplements and fortified foods
Tips for fitting in more fiber
When to not eat a high-fiber diet
Make a plan with your healthcare team
Content
What is dietary fiber?
How much fiber do you need?
Benefits of a high-fiber diet
Your best fiber choices
Fiber supplements and fortified foods
Tips for fitting in more fiber
When to not eat a high-fiber diet
Make a plan with your healthcare team
How much fiber do you need?
The National Academy of Medicine gives the following daily fiber recommendations for adults:
- 21 grams for women older than age 50.
- 21 grams for women older than age 50.
- 25 grams for women age 50 or younger.
- 30 grams for men older than age 50.
- 38 grams for men age 50 or younger.
