The Claim

Global dietary fiber intake averages 15-20 grams per day across most regions, which is substantially below the WHO recommendation of 25-30 grams per day, creating a significant public health concern given fiber's association with chronic disease prevention.

Source: Dietary Fiber in Public Health Nutrition: Chemical Traits and Mechanisms for Chronic Disease Prevention

What the research says

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In plain English

People around the world eat less fiber than recommended, and this might be bad for health because fiber helps prevent long-term diseases.

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Global dietary fiber intake averages 15-20 grams per day across most regions, which is substantially below the WHO recommendation of 25-30 grams per day, creating a significant public health concern given fiber's association with chronic disease prevention.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Dietary Fiber in Public Health Nutrition: Chemical Traits and Mechanisms for Chronic Disease Prevention

    The study says people aren't eating enough fiber, just like the claim says, and that this is bad for health because fiber helps prevent diseases.

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