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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.
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.