Early years in Bonn. Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany, on December 16, 1770. He was the eldest of three children of Johann and Maria Magdalena van Beethoven. His father, a musician who liked to drink, taught him to play piano and violin.
Women need 25 grams of fiber per day, and men need 38 grams per day, according to the Institute of Medicine. Eating more plant foods -- vegetables, beans, fruit, whole grains, and nuts -- is the best way and is one of the recommendations from the U.S. government's 2015 Dietary Guidelines.
Fiber Needs. For adults aged 14 to 50, the adequate intake for fiber is 25 grams daily for women and 38 grams daily for men. This is about 14 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories. For adults older than 50, women need 21 grams per day and men need 30 grams daily. Very high fiber intake, more than 60 grams, creates health risks.