The Average US Adult Isn't Meeting The Daily Fiber Needs For A Toddler

How did we end up with this nutrient gap of epic proportions? And how do we fix it?

The American plate is shockingly void of plant foods, and thus, dietary fiber. As a result, a whopping 95% of American adults and children2 are failing to meet their daily fiber needs. Fiber is critical for whole-body health—it promotes healthy digestion, bowel movements, immune response, cardiovascular function, metabolic well-being, and more. Translation? Not getting enough is a big deal. 

Here, we've outlined the daily fiber needs of adults. These are baseline levels for adequacy (i.e., you could shoot for even more) as determined by the National Academies:

Note: Again, these recommendations are the adequate intake, aka the minimum amount you should be consuming per day. You can certainly exceed these recommendations safely, but be sure to drink at least 8 ounces of water for every 25 grams of fiber you consume to further support your digestion and gut motility.

Since our bodies cannot synthesize fiber, the only way to get this essential complex carb is through diet or supplementation. To ensure you're meeting your daily fiber requirements, add fiber-rich foods (like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds) to each meal of the day.

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The average U.S. adult isn't even meeting toddler daily fiber recommendations. To bridge this serious nutrient gap, add more fiber-rich foods to your daily meals and consider a high-quality fiber supplement (like mindbodygreen's organic fiber+ with prebiotic support) to ensure you're getting enough fiber to support your gut, heart, metabolic health, and overall well-being.*