For many Americans, getting the recommended daily amount of nutrients can be challenging – particularly when it comes to dietary fiber and calcium.
The National Academy of Sciences and the National Osteoporosis Foundation report that adult men and women require a daily calcium intake of 1,000 milligrams to 1,200 milligrams a day, the equivalent of four 8-ounce glasses of milk, to ensure good bone health.
However, according to the National Institutes of Health, a large percentage of Americans fail to meet the recommended guidelines for optimal calcium intake – putting them at increased risk for osteoporosis, a significant health threat for both women and men and the major underlying cause of bone fractures in postmenopausal women and the elderly.
Americans also face a troubling national “fiber deficit.” According to Columbia University, typical consumption of fiber averages 10 grams to 15 grams daily – less than half the recommended allowance. Leading health experts and members of the National Fiber Council, whose Web site is www.national fibercouncil.org, encourage Americans to consume at least 32 grams of dietary fiber per...
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