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Can you let me know how many grams of fiber is recommended daily?
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RDA: The basic rda for fiber is 25 grams/day for women and 38 grams/day for men this is based on a formula of 14 grams/1000 calories consumed note that the average american only gets 15 grams/day.
Answered 12/9/2013
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