Recommended Fiber intake per MFP

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LindsayChick
LindsayChick Posts: 129 Member
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Has anyone noticed the LOW fiber recommendations on MFP? The average adult (including women!) should take in 25-35 grams per day, according to American Dietitic Assoc, at least (!) and MFP recommends 15 g for me. Strange huh? I just think this is interesting seeing how so many studies have shown how beneficial high fiber diets are for satiety, weight loss, chronic disease prevention and more!

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  • littleleisha
    littleleisha Posts: 98 Member
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    I noticed this too, so I went in and changed mine manually so that I was aiming for a higher fiber intake!
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
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    Yes, it's low. I also manually adjusted mine.
  • slheflinVA
    slheflinVA Posts: 47 Member
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    I've noticed that too. My fiber is only 14. A Fiber One bar and a serving of strawberries puts me at that already and that's just breakfast.
  • juliapurpletoes
    juliapurpletoes Posts: 951 Member
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    Me too - Ichanged mine manually. but, it is weird isn't it?!
  • KHaverstick
    KHaverstick Posts: 308 Member
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    Yep--I adjusted mine, too. But it is strange. Maybe someone could ask the MFP guys to change it. The recommended amount varies according to age, gender, lifestyle, etc., but I'd say at least 20 would be better than 15!
  • akaDumbo
    akaDumbo Posts: 187
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    I noticed this as well and thought it must be the minimum. Here in the UK the dieticians recommend 18 - 24 grams for women but I still think that is low unless you are a very small woman
  • editara13
    editara13 Posts: 384 Member
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    Why it has to be weird, MFP have put in there a normal number and you are the one that can change that number to the appropriate number you think as we all did. I changed the protein intake and fibers, so MFP puts an average number and then you can do the fix according to your health :-)

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  • Texas501
    Texas501 Posts: 274
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    Just changed my goal for fiber. Thanks for the heads up! And here I was all proud of myself for going over 16! LOL
  • Jennical
    Jennical Posts: 219 Member
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    Interesting! I was wondering the same thing...
  • VelcroPooh
    VelcroPooh Posts: 152
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    I'm sure there are plenty of calculators out there, but here's one I just found fromm the US Department of Agriculture that calculates fiber for you based on sex, height and weight. It said 25 for me! Going to change mine now!

    http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/interactiveDRI/
  • VelcroPooh
    VelcroPooh Posts: 152
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    And I was giggling a little when I saw that it would calculate all kinds of things for you, and one of them listed was arsenic!
  • Texas501
    Texas501 Posts: 274
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    And I was giggling a little when I saw that it would calculate all kinds of things for you, and one of them listed was arsenic!

    You got to keep up with your arsenic levels, everyone knows that! HAHAHAHA!
  • Rilke
    Rilke Posts: 1,201 Member
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    MFP's is definitely low. I aim for 35 :D
  • slheflinVA
    slheflinVA Posts: 47 Member
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    I'm sure there are plenty of calculators out there, but here's one I just found fromm the US Department of Agriculture that calculates fiber for you based on sex, height and weight. It said 25 for me! Going to change mine now!

    http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/interactiveDRI/

    Great site! Thanks!
  • LindsayChick
    LindsayChick Posts: 129 Member
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    HAha whoa arsenic? That's hilarious! Good to know I can manually change that! Thanks =)

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