Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet. From digestive health to heart health to managing your weight, fiber provides a variety of benefits to both body and mind.
But did you know that many Americans are not eating enough fiber. In fact, average fiber intakes of both children and adults are only about half of what they need.
Getting enough fiber starts with knowing how much you need! Select your gender and enter your age to learn how much fiber you should aim to eat each day. Then, select among the food choices to track your fiber intake.
1. SELECT GENDER:
MALE
FEMALE
2. ENTER AGE:
Your daily fiber
requirement is:
g
| Item | Fiber | Serving | Servings / Day |  |
|---|
TO GO
| Your Total So Far: |
0g |
Each Day You Need: grams of fiber
Increase your fiber intake gradually and be sure to drink plenty of fluids. Contact your health care professional if you have any concerns.
Instructions
To use the Fiber Tracker, enter foods into the search bar or click on a food category and select among the choices. Watch the bar on the right to see how your selections add up towards your fiber goal.
Congratulations
You've reached your fiber goal. Keep eating a variety of high fiber foods each day.
You can keep adding foods to this fiber plan, or you can start over with a new plan by clicking the arrow on the left.