Dietary Fibre/Fiber

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SylvieThredds
SylvieThredds Posts: 5
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The recommended daily intake of dietary fibre for bowel health is 21g for over fifties (25g for adults under fifty).
So why is my MFP target for fibre only 14g?

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  • amnsetie
    amnsetie Posts: 666 Member
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    Yeah it's too low. I always have to adjust mine manually
  • BelindaDuvessa
    BelindaDuvessa Posts: 1,014 Member
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    I have mine set for 21g right now, but I'm pretty sure I had to set that manually. For me, though, so long as I put the numbers in the red on that one, I'm happy.

    Edit for incomplete sentence/thought.....wtf?
  • LinaBo
    LinaBo Posts: 342 Member
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    I think MFP has an overly simplistic scaling system for macronutrients and fibre. It's probably scaled as a percentage, based on your calories or carb intake or something. It's best to ignore it, and customize your intake based on the recommendations of a couple cross-referenced, reputable sources. You can customize this through My Home -> Goals -> Change Goals, I think.
  • SylvieThredds
    SylvieThredds Posts: 5
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    Thank you.
    I have been ignoring the MFP target - as I do in some other categories - and am always in the red, but was curious about being given such a low level to aim for.
    As an F-Plan dieter in the past I got used to a high fibre intake and never really gave up the habit, but I suppose suddenly jumping straight to 20+ could have repercussions for those who have previously had very little fibre in their diet.
    MFP maybe errs on the side of caution?

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