What's All the Fuss about Fiber?

In a nine year study by the National Institutes of Health, there is a definitive link between intake of dietary fiber & a reduced death rate from cardiovascular disease, infection & respiratory diseases. Dietary guidelines recommend 14 grams of fiber per day, per 1000 calories consumed. This translates into a recommendation of 25 grams per day for most women and 38 grams per day for the average adult male. Most American adults fall short of these amounts, averaging only about 15 grams per day.With the new dining plate, half being fruit and vegetables, this should be attainable for most people.