Children's Consipation 101: Facts and Tips
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Diet Examples
How to meet your child's daily fiber goals.
After you've determined how much fiber your child needs each day, see which foods they like from the list. Now you can make a game plan. Here are examples of ways to hit the target fiber intake for different age groups:
| Age | Recommended Daily Fiber | What to Eat (for example) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 grams | 1/2 cup Cheerios® 1/2 cup peas, 1/2 cup strawberries |
| 3 | 8 grams | 1 slice whole-wheat bread, 1/2 sweet potato, 2 dried figs |
| 4 | 9 grams | 1/2 cup peas, 1 whole-wheat English muffin, 4 cashews |
| 5 | 10 grams | 1 pear, 1/2 cup edamame |
| 6 | 11 grams | 1 cup Cheerios® w/ 1/2 cup raspberries, 3 cups popcorn, 1 carrot |
| 7 | 12 grams | 1 cup baked beans and an apple |
| 8 | 13 grams | 1 apple w/ skin, 1/2 cup lentils, 1 carrot |
| 9 | 14 grams | 1 whole-wheat English muffin with peanut butter, 1 cup whole-wheat spaghetti, a banana and 4 cashews |
| 10 | 15 grams | 1 cup oatmeal, turkey sandwich on whole-wheat bread, 10 almonds, 1 cup corn and raisins (1.5 oz box) |
| 11 | 16 grams | 1 cup oatmeal, 1 cup baked beans and a carrot |
| 12 | 17 grams | 1 cup oatmeal, 1 cup peas, turkey sandwich on whole-wheat, 20 peanuts |
| 13 | 18 grams | 1 cup oatmeal w/raisins, popcorn snack, 1 cup whole-wheat spaghetti and a banana |
Quick Poll
10 Commandments
1. Drinking plenty of water can help regulate constipation.
2. Encourage high-fiber foods such as whole-grains, fruits and vegetables.
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