More Fiber for your Children? Yes! Here's Why and How.

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Patient Education| 2021 More Fiber for your Children? Yes! Here's Why and How. Connected Content Translation: ¿Más fibra para sus hijos? ¡Sí! Aquí le explicamos por qué y cómo.: (More Fiber for your Children? Yes! Here's Why and How.) Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation More Fiber for your Children? Yes! Here's Why and How.. Pediatric Patient Education 2021; 10.1542/peo_document607 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter All AAP SitesAll PublicationsPediatric Patient Education Search Advanced Search Topics: a fibers, broccoli, cereals, constipation, diet, food, fruit, nutrients, nuts, peas - dietary Fiber is an important nutrient that most children (and parents) are not getting enough of each day. As parents, you do your best to feed your family healthy foods, but you may need help with choosing good sources of fiber. Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about fiber. How much fiber do children need?Why is fiber important?What are some ways to give meals a fiber boost?How do you read Nutrition Facts? There are different fiber recommendations for children based on energy needs, age, or weight. Eat 5. A simple way to make sure your children are getting enough fiber is by making healthful food choices. If your children are eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day along with other foods that are good sources of fiber, there is really no... Copyright © 20132013American Academy of Pediatrics You do not currently have access to this content.