How Much Fiber Per Day?
Age Range (Years) |
Daily Fiber Intake (Grams) For Males |
Daily Fiber Intake (Grams) For Females |
1-3 |
19 |
19 |
4-8 |
25 |
25 |
9-13 |
31 |
25 |
14-18 |
38 |
25 |
18-50 |
38 |
25 |
50 and Older |
30 |
21 |
No matter your age you need to be getting more fiber into your diet. Eating high fiber foods is a great way to do this! For some of the best foods be sure to check out my other articles in the Fiber Focus Friday section of my site.
Wherever you may fall in your fiber requirements, the key is to make sure to get enough (which can be tricky at first), and to make sure your body is reacting appropriately. Please use the information found here as a solid guideline, but listen to your body above all else.
Can You Eat Too Much Fiber?
There are side effects to Getting Too Much Fiber, but for the most part you are better off erring on the side of getting too much than not enough. Most people do not get enough fiber each day, in fact. the average american only gets about 15 grams per day. It is clear that learning about how much fiber per day is indeed important! Continue reading