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.
What the research says
Roughly balanced
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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 studyThe 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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