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A reasonable and recommended goal for daily dietary fiber intake is how many grams?
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Fiber recommendations.: It is recommended that both children and adults need at least 20 to 30 g of fiber per day for good digestive health. Most americans actually only get about 15 g per day. Natural sources are the best.
Answered 4/8/2016
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