Table 1.

Practical Approach to Counselling on Dietary Fiber Intake

Investigate the types of fibers in patient’s current diet Discuss short- and long-term effects of low fiber diets including increased risk of chronic diseases and decreased gut health Provide resources such as print copies of fiber examples and link to Dietary Guidelines for Americans website Provide examples of recommended portion sizes Work with the patient to make progressive steps to increasing fiber intake such as initially replacing snacks with high fiber options such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.