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Americans Eat 10-15 g Fiber, Experts Urge ‘Fibermaxxing’ Guidance

5/13/2026

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U.S. health experts say most Americans eat only 10–15 grams of fiber daily, far below the USDA recommendation.
Many online users practice “fibermaxxing,” trying to meet or exceed the recommended intake for health benefits.
Gastroenterologist Berkeley Limketkai explains how to gauge an appropriate fiber level in NPR’s Short Wave podcast, produced by Hannah Chinn and edited by Rebecca Ramirez.

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U.S. health experts say most Americans eat only 10–15 grams of fiber daily, far below the USDA recommendation.
Many online users practice “fibermaxxing,” trying to meet or exceed the recommended intake for health benefits.
Gastroenterologist Berkeley Limketkai explains how to gauge an appropriate fiber level in NPR’s Short Wave podcast, produced by Hannah Chinn and edited by Rebecca Ramirez.