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Children should be consuming between 6-11 servings of fiber daily. It can be consumed in many forms such as vegetables, fruits, cereals, bread, crackers, pasta and rice. At least half of your grains should be whole grain products, which provide complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Low fiber diets are associated with constipation and increased risk of colon cancer. Conversely, there are studies to support that fiber-rich diets containing non-starchy vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes and nuts may be effective in the prevention and treatment of obesity in children.
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