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A high-fiber diet has many benefits, including normalizing bowel movements, helping maintain bowel integrity and health, lowering blood cholesterol levels, and helping control blood sugar levels. A high-fiber diet may also help you maintain a healthy weight.
How much fiber do you need to achieve these results? The chart below shows the recommendations for adults from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
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