The general recommendations for fiber for those age 50 or younger are:
- 25 grams/day for women
 - 38 grams/day for men
 
For those age 51 or older:
- 21 grams/day for women
 - 30 grams/day for men
 
The average intake of fiber in the U.S. is well below these recommendations at 14 g/day.