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.
These total fiber requirements provided by the Institute of Medicine are 21 grams per day for women ages 50 and older, 25 grams for women younger than age 51, 30 grams for men ages 50 and older and 38 grams of total fiber per day for men younger than age 51. Although getting plenty of fiber can benefit your health, more fiber isnât always better.