Dietary Fiber: Effects of Socioeconomic Characteristics and Knowledge

摘要

Effective nutrition education programs require a knowledge of the socioeconomiccharacteristics of current and potential participants, their current levels of nutrient consumption, and their knowledge of health issues related to diet. The main meal planners in American households consume about 10-13 grams of fiber per day, about half the recommended amount. Meal planners who consume more fiber than average tend to be male, older white, or Hispanic, have more than a high school education, and live in rural areas. Meal planners who consume less fiber than average tend to be black, reside in the North Central States or the West, live in large households, smoke, or participate in the Food Stamp program or the Women, Infants, and Children program.