Many studies have focused on the health effects of dietary fiber. Despite the advice of numerous experts to increase fiber consumption, many population groups have failed to meet the recommended daily average intake, which may lead to various chronic diseases. This study aimed to gain insight into the dietary fiber intake of adults in the Indian population. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted on 800 adults using a validated food frequency questionnaire to assess dietary fiber intake. A total of 800 participants (621femalesand179 14 males) were surveyed. Of the 800 participants, 11% 22 experienced constipation,62% used digestive biscuits, and 85%didnotuse, and 23% used fibre supplements to relieve constipation. The findings showed age and gender differences in adult fiber consumption, highlighting the critical role that dietary fiber plays in maintaining good health and well-being. Further research is needed to understand the barriers to fiber intake and develop effective strategies to improve dietary habits.

Sreemathy Venkatraman is a clinical dietitian working in the area of Gut Health and nutrition. She has a background as a clinical dietitian and nutritionist and is a Senior Consultant and the Head of the Clinical Nutrition Unit at Trustwell Hospitals, Bangalore, India. She leads the Dysphagia Special Interest Group for the Indian Association of Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition, PEN society in India. She is the author of several textbooks on Nutrition for Reed Elsevier. She has been a speaker at several national and international congresses and scientific meetings. Sreemathy is the founder of Mitha Aahara- Eat to Live which is an online consultancy that deals with Nutritional management for several IBS and IBD patients.