What is the recommended daily dietary fiber intake for adult women and for adult men?

• A. Women about 25 g/day; men about 38 g/day
• B. Women about 20 g/day; men about 25 g/day
• C. Women about 30 g/day; men about 50 g/day
• D. Women about 18 g/day; men about 28 g/day

Answer: (A)

The recommended daily fiber intake for adults is set to support bowel regularity and reduce disease risk, with standard targets based on typical energy needs: women about 25 g per day and men about 38 g per day. These amounts come from dietary guidelines that translate fiber needs into daily grams, reflecting that men, who generally consume more calories, need more fiber. The other options are below or above the established targets and would not align with the common guidance for healthy adults. To put it into practice, aim for about 25 g daily if you’re a woman and about 38 g daily if you’re a man, increasing gradually and with plenty of fluids to avoid digestive discomfort.