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  About Fiber
• Fiber and Your General Health
• Fiber and Disease
• Fiber and Food
• Fiber Supplements
• About the NFC
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Fiber and Your General Health

• Why do I need fiber?
• Is it possible to have too much fiber?
• Will eating fiber help me maintain my weight?
• Can fiber help during pregnancy?

1. Why do I need fiber?
   Fiber helps manage regularity and constipation, but also lowers the risk of developing many life-threatening diseases and conditions, such as heart disease, certain forms of cancer, diabetes, stroke and obesity.
2. Is it possible to have too much fiber?
   Moderation is key. The NFC recommends that on an average, adults consume 32 grams of fiber per day. However, this number may fluctuate with some health conditions. If you have a specific concern, consult your health care provider.
3. Will eating fiber help me maintain my weight?
   Yes. Because fiber is not digested by the body, it does not add weight when consumed. Rather, it flows through the body to help absorb sugars, fats and cholesterol from food, and then carries them through the digestive track. Fiber also cleanses the body by promoting regularity. Additionally, fiber keeps you feeling full for longer, which can minimize or eliminate unnecessary snacking.
4. Can fiber help during pregnancy?
   Yes! Pregnant women experience many changes to their bodies during the nine months of pregnancy, and fiber helps control some of this irregularity.