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 To determine fiber needs, Margareta Benser, a registered dietitian at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, suggests following this general rule for children ages 3 to 18: Take your child’s age and add five. A 6-year-old needs 11 grams of fiber per day (6 + 5 = 11).
Food groups that contain fiber include:
To plan for adequate fiber intake, it helps to know the average amount of fiber in each food group. “The average is calculated from a wide variety of foods within each group, so it’s best not get too hung up on the number of grams, but to include a good variety of fruits and vegetables and to serve fiber-rich breads and cereals,” she adds. The golden rule is five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, with the serving size increasing with age. The following is an example of fiber-rich foods that could be combined with a 6-year-old’s regular diet: Breakfast |
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