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Daily Fiber Requirements

Article #94




The Institute of Medicine recommends that children and adults consume 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories of food they eat each day.



That means a person who eats 2,500 calories each day should get at least 35 grams of fiber daily, while a person who eats 1,700 calories each day needs somewhat less fiber—about 24 grams. A toddler who eats only 1,300 calories each day needs about 18 grams of fiber.



Here are general fiber intake recommendations for different age groups and genders. These recommendations are based on the average daily calorie intake for people in these age and gender groups. Individuals who consume more or fewer calories than this average should adjust their fiber intake accordingly.






Age (years) * Daily Calorie Intake * Fiber Intake



Children



1-3 , 1404 calories, 19gram fiber


4-8 , 1,789 calories, 25gram fiber



Boys and Men



9-13 , 2,265 calories, 31gram fiber


14-18 , 2,840 calories, 38 gram fiber


19-30 , 2,818 calories, 38 gram fiber


31-50 , 2,554 calories, 38 gram fiber


51-70 , 2,162 calories, 30 gram fiber


70+ , 1.821 calories, 30 gram fiber



Girls and Women



9-13, 1,910 calories, 26 gram fiber


14-18 , 1,901 calories, 26 gram fiber


19-30 , 1,791 calories, 25 gram fiber


31-50 , 1,694 calories, 25 gram fiber


51-70 , 1,56 calories, 21 gram fiber


70+ , 1,381 calories, 21 gram fiber




Source: Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids. 2002. Washington, D.C.: The National Academies Press. Retrieved August 15, 2007 from https://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309085373