Fabulous Fiber

How much fiber do you need each day? It depends on your age. Women under 50 should get 25 grams a day. Men under 50, 38 grams a day. Women and men older than 50 should aim for 21 and 30 grams, respectively. Children need more fiber as they age, with kids 3 and under needing 19 grams of fiber a day, and teens needing 26 grams a day for girls and 38 grams a day for boys. The average American falls short of the ideal and eats only 10 to 15 grams of dietary fiber a day