Fiber--why exercise increases my MFP "goal"

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FrankWorsley
FrankWorsley Posts: 106 Member
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I track my fiber intake and I've noticed that when I exercise, MFP increases my fiber "goal" for the day. Does anyone know why they do that? I eat plenty of fiber so I wouldn't think exercise would increase my need.

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  • LittleFootHafner
    LittleFootHafner Posts: 302
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    Exercise increases your calories for the day, and therefore all of the macros that makes up those calories...
  • ashnm88
    ashnm88 Posts: 748
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    It increases everything. But MFP fibre goal is lower than what is actually recommended.

    Age 50 and younger

    Women: 25 grams
    Men: 38 grams


    Age 51 and older

    Women: 21 grams
    Men: 30 grams

    Link: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/fiber-give-yourself-fresh-start-for-health
  • skinnylizzard
    skinnylizzard Posts: 460 Member
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    It goes by percentage, so if your total calorie goal goes up, so does your protein, carbs and fiber.
  • FrankWorsley
    FrankWorsley Posts: 106 Member
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    Thanks for your responses. I understand all of what you say. I eat about the recommended 38 grams per day and have adjusted MFP's goal to match that number. Perhaps I'm wrong but I don't think my fiber needs increase due to exercise.
  • melinda6569
    melinda6569 Posts: 124
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    I am 41 and my doctor told me to eat at least 40 grams a day.

    I understand what you are saying on the website increasing it with exercise. i tend to ignore certain increases..

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