Fibre is an important part of a healthy diet. From digestive health to heart health to managing your weight, fibre provides a variety of benefits to both body and mind.
But did you know that many Canadians are not eating enough fibre. In fact, average fibre intakes of both children and adults are only about half of what they need.
Getting enough fibre starts with knowing how much you need! Select your gender and enter your age to learn how much fibre you should aim to eat each day. Then, select among the food choices to track your fibre intake.
1. SELECT GENDER:
MALE
FEMALE
2. ENTER AGE:
Your daily fibre
requirement is:
g
| Item | Fibre | Serving | Servings / Day |  |
|---|
TO GO
| Your Total So Far: |
0g |
Each Day You Need: grams of fibre
Increase your fibre intake gradually and be sure to drink plenty of fluids. Contact your health care professional if you have any concerns.
Instructions
To use the Fibre Tracker, enter foods into the search bar or click on a food category and select among the choices. Watch the bar on the right to see how your selections add up towards your fibre goal.
Congratulations
You've reached your fibre goal. Keep eating a variety of high fibre foods each day.
You can keep adding more foods or start over again.