High residue diet

A high residue diet is a diet high in dietary fiber, which aids in bowel movement.[1]

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General guidelines

Women should aim for at least 21 to 25 grams of fiber daily. Men should try for 30 to 38 grams daily.[2]

Foods to include

High fiber foods include whole grain breads and cereals, vegetables and fruits (especially dried fruits such as apricots, prunes and raisins).[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Frey, Rita; Shearer-Cooper, Lisa Anne (1985). Introduction to nursing assisting: building language skills. Cengage Learning. p. 285. ISBN 9780827362338. http://books.google.com/books?id=5mCn7y_B16sC&pg=PA285. 
  2. ^ "High Fiber Diet". Mayo Clinic. August 15, 2009. Retrieved 11 October 2011

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