How do I know if I am giving my child enough fiber in his diet?
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Dr. James Fortenberry of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta answered:For children 2 years of age and older, use this guideline:
- The child’s age plus five equals the number of grams of fiber that should be eaten each day. For example, a 3 year-old needs: three + five grams per day = eight grams of fiber each day.
For children 2 years of age and older, use this guideline: The child’s age plus five equals the number of grams of fiber that should be eaten each day. For example, a 3 year-old needs: three + five grams per day = eight grams of fiber each... More
