BIOLOGY
CARBOHYDRATES
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Question
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How many grams of fiber should the average American consume each day?
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10-20 grams
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20-35 grams
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4-9 grams
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45-70 grams
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Women should try to eat at least 21 to 25 grams of fiber a day, while men should aim for 30 to 38 grams a day.
Detailed explanation-2: -Total dietary fiber intake should be 25 to 30 grams a day from food, not supplements. Currently, dietary fiber intakes among adults in the United States average about 15 grams a day.
Detailed explanation-3: -On average, American adults eat 10 to 15 grams of total fiber per day, while the USDA’s recommended daily amount for adults up to age 50 is 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. Women and men older than 50 should have 21 and 30 daily grams, respectively.
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