Table 4 Adult fiber recommendations and average intakes in selected countries
From: CODEX-aligned dietary fiber definitions help to bridge the ‘fiber gap’
Country/Region | Recommended fiber intake (g/day) | Median intake (g/day) | Body issuing the requirement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
US and Canada | Males | 38 | 16.5-19.4 | North America – Jointly use the IOM report from the National Academy of Sciences |
Females | 25 | 12-15 | ||
France | Males | 30 | 21 | Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des aliments (French food safety agency) |
Females | 25 | 17 | ||
Germany | Males | 30 | 24 | German Nutrition Society |
Females | 30 | 21 | ||
Japan | Males | 30 | 17 | Japanese Ministry of Health |
Females | 25 | 17 | ||
UK | Males | 18* | 15.2 | UK Department of Health |
Females | 18* | 12.6 | ||
FAO/WHO | >25 | WHO/FAO | ||
>20 | ||||