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How much fibre you need in YOUR diet

Last updated on: December 27, 2012 18:20 IST


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We all know important it is to include fibre in our diets. But how much fibre do we need, exactly? Read on to learn more.

RDA of fibre for 1 to 3 years (boys, girls)

Daily recommended adequate intake of fibre for 1-3 years is 19 grams.

(Source: Institute of Medicine at the National Academy of Sciences)

Fibre rich foods are split peas, lentils, green peas, raspberries, flaxseeds, broccoli, spinach, carrots, cabbage, oranges, chili pepper, cinnamon, cloves, oregano.

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How much fibre you need in YOUR diet


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RDA of fibre for 4 to 8 years (boys, girls)

Daily recommended adequate intake of Fibre for 4 to 8 years is 25 grams.

(Source: Institute of Medicine at the National Academy of Sciences)

Fibre rich foods are split peas, lentils, green peas, raspberries, flaxseeds, broccoli, spinach, carrots, cabbage, oranges, chili pepper, cinnamon, cloves, oregano.

How much fibre you need in YOUR diet


Photographs: Gud2Eat.com

RDA of Fibre for 9 to 13 years (boys)

Daily recommended adequate intake of Fibre for 9 - 18 years is 31 grams.

(Source: Institute of Medicine at the National Academy of Sciences)

Fibre rich foods are split peas, lentils, green peas, raspberries, flaxseeds, broccoli, spinach, carrots, cabbage, oranges, chili pepper, cinnamon, cloves, oregano.

How much fibre you need in YOUR diet


Photographs: Gud2Eat.com

RDA of fibre for 9 to 13 years (girls)

Daily recommended adequate intake of fibre for 9 to 18 years is 26 grams.

(Source: Institute of Medicine at the National Academy of Sciences)

Fibre rich foods are split peas, lentils, green peas, raspberries, flaxseeds, broccoli, spinach, carrots, cabbage, oranges, chili pepper, cinnamon, cloves, oregano.

How much fibre you need in YOUR diet


Photographs: Gud2Eat.com

RDA of fibre for 14 to 50 years (male)

Daily recommended adequate intake of fibre for 19 to 50 years is 38 grams.

(Source: Institute of Medicine at the National Academy of Sciences)

Fibre rich foods are split peas, lentils, green peas, raspberries, flaxseeds, broccoli, spinach, carrots, cabbage, oranges, chili pepper, cinnamon, cloves, oregano.

How much fibre you need in YOUR diet


Photographs: Gud2Eat.com

RDA of Fibre for 14 to 50 years (female)

Daily recommended adequate intake of Fibre for 19 – 50 years is 26 grams.

(Source: Institute of Medicine at the National Academy of Sciences)

Fibre rich foods are split peas, lentils, green peas, raspberries, flaxseeds, broccoli, spinach, carrots, cabbage, oranges, chili pepper, cinnamon, cloves, oregano.