Fiber: The daily nutrient most people miss

Name: Fiber: The daily nutrient most people miss
Uploaded: 2026-04-07T21:27:05Z
Duration: 5 min 26 s
Description: Nutrition experts say many Americans are missing a key part of a healthy diet: fiber. Fewer than 10% of adults get the recommended daily amount, even though fiber can help with digestion, lower cholesterol, control blood sugar, and keep you feeling full longer. Beth Goodridge, a registered dietician with Kaiser Permanente, joined us on 'The Nine' for tips on boosting fiber intake.

FOX LOCAL San Francisco · Apr 7, 2026 · 5m 26s

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Nutrition experts say many Americans are missing a key part of a healthy diet: fiber. Fewer than 10% of adults get the recommended daily amount, even though fiber can help with digestion, lower cholesterol, control blood sugar, and keep you feeling full longer. Beth Goodridge, a registered dietician with Kaiser Permanente, joined us on 'The Nine' for tips on boosting fiber intake.