Research
Adherence
There is a significant gap between recommended dietary fiber intakes and actual population intakes across Europe, with few countries providing guidance on specific fiber types to help close this gap.
If you are not meeting your fiber goals, generic advice is likely not enough. Look for specific guidance on which foods to prioritize. The problem is not just lack of will, but lack of clear direction on which fiber sources to target.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
national dietary survey data showed that intakes do not reach recommendations and very few countries provide guidance on the types of fibre that are preferable to achieve recommended intakes.
Why this rating
Based on analysis of national dietary surveys across Europe.
Source
Dietary fibre in Europe: current state of knowledge on definitions, sources, recommendations, intakes and relationships to health
Alison M. Stephen et al. · Nutrition Research Reviews · 2017
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