The board of the Fremont Arts Council (FAC) is deeply sorry for the racist imagery on display at this past weekendâs Fremont Solstice Parade. As the host of this community event we recognize our responsibility to make sure it is safe, welcoming and inclusive for all.
So just how much fiber do you need? The national fiber recommendations are 30 to 38 grams a day for men and 25 grams a day for women between 18 and 50 years old, and 21 grams a day if a woman is 51 and older. Another general guideline is to get 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories in your diet. Achieving these goals is beneficial to your overall health, and fiber helps you feel fuller longer. For many people, it can be a challenge to get that much fiber in a typical American diet. Most people top out at an average of 15 grams per day, regardless of how many calories they eat.
Some people also refer to fiber as roughage or bulk. There are two types of fiber: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Each of these types of fiber have its own benefits, making them both quite important. The amount of fiber that a person should consume each day varies based upon his or her age and gender. Fiber Needs for Men Men who are 50 years old or younger should consume 38 grams of fiber per day, according to MayoClinic.com. Men who are 51 years old or older need 30 grams of fiber per day. However, people who are on a reduced calorie diet may need less fiber. According to SuperKidsNutrition.com, you should aim for 10 to 13 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories you consume. Therefore, if you are consuming 2,000 calories per day, you should aim to eat 20 to 26 grams of fiber. Fiber Needs for Women Women who are 50 years old or younger should include 25 grams of fiber per day in their diets, according to MayoClinic.com. Women who are 51 years old or older should eat 21 grams per day of fiber. As with men, women who are on reduced calorie diets may need less fiber and should aim for 10 to 13 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories they eat.