Consuming adequate amounts of fiber is important to everyone's health. When it comes to children, how much fiber is enough?
Following are fiber recommendations per day according to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs).
* Children 1 to 3 years, 19 grams a day
* Children 4 to 6 years, 25 grams a day
* Boys 9 to 13 years, 31 grams a day
* Girls 9 to 13 years, 26 grams a day.
For young children, good fiber choices include fruits and vegetables along with whole-grain cereals. As children get older, add beans, nuts and more whole grains to their eating plans.
Introducing your children to fiber at an early age will help lay the groundwork for their lifelong healthy eating habits.
Produced by ADA's Public Relations Team
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