So how much fiber is enough? The American Dietetic Association recommends between 20 and 35 grams. However, the average intake in the United States is only 12 to 15 grams. The recommended amount for children under 18 is determined by adding five to a child’s age. For example, a 7-year-old child would need 12 grams of fiber a day. The National Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Medicine gives the following daily recommendations for adults:
• Men 50 and younger—38 grams
• Men 51 and older—30 grams
• Women 50 and younger—25 grams
• Women 51 and older—21 grams
There’s good news and bad news there. The bad news is that unless you are consciously watching your fiber intake, you probably aren’t getting nearly the recommended amounts. The good news is that if you do watch what you eat, it isn’t as difficult as you think to reach them.
This Tip For Health was published in '500 HIGH-FIBER RECIPES by "DICK LOGUE" - p17'
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