What do Consumers Know About Fiber Intake
November 2016
Results of a new survey amongst European consumers have highlighted the continued gap between awareness of the need for fiber in the diet and actual intake.
While the majority recognized that fiber intake is important for health, most persons had no idea that the recommended daily intake (RDI) of fiber is 25 grams a day.
While the majority recognized that fiber intake is important for health, most persons had no idea that the recommended daily intake (RDI) of fiber is 25 grams a day.
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