How much fiber do I need?

Your daily fiber intake should include soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber forms a gel and prevents your intestines from absorbing too much fat. Insoluble fiber keeps your food moving through your digestive system.

Your dietary fiber intake is determined by your age and gender.
For women ages 19 through 50, the recommended daily fiber intake is 25 grams.

Men of the same age should be consuming at least 30 grams a day.

After 50, both men and women should consume around 50 grams of fiber.

Children need between 5 and 15 grams of fiber depending on their age.

Make sure your daily fiber intake includes both types of fiber by eating a variety of fresh foods.
All foods that are natural contain fiber, some more than others.

For insoluble fiber, eat wheat bran, whole grain cereals and vegetables.
Soluble fibers can be found in citrus fruit, legumes, oats and barley.
These foods contain the most concentration of each type of fiber.

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:happy: The recommended daily fiber intake for weight loss should be between 25 to 35 grams of dietary fibers per day.

SOURCE: http://www.shedyourweight.com/the_recommended_daily_dietary_fiber_intake.html