Is too much fiber bad for toddlers?

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asked Jul 6, 2019 in Toddler/Preschooler by Mike68 (330 points)
Is too much fiber bad for toddlers?

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answered Jul 6, 2019 by linda (29,790 points)
Fiber is a good thing to add to your toddlers diet and helps keep the toddlers bowels moving properly and healthy.

However adding too much fiber to your toddlers diet can cause digestive issues and potentially cause constipation but in moderation fiber is great for your toddlers diet.

Too much fiber in toddlers can cause toddlers to experience stomach issues and stomach discomfort and if your toddler is experiencing stomach discomfort then it's possible the toddler has had too much fiber and you should cut down on the amount of fiber the toddler is eating.

The recommended amount of fiber for toddlers ages 1 to 3 years old to intake per day is 19 grams of fiber and kids 4 to 8 years old should get 25 grams of fiber per day.

Kids and teens ages 9 years old and up should get 26 grams of fiber per day and adults between 26 to 35 grams of fiber per day.

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