Aoife Hearne: Other fibre sources for children who won't eat veg

The good news is that children can still achieve their recommended fibre intake even if vegetable intake is low. The key contributors to dietary fibre intake for children in Ireland are bread, breakfast cereals, fruits, and cereal grains

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My ten-year-old son is a fussy eater who hates eating vegetables. He also tends to get constipated. What sources of dietary fibre would you recommend?

Natural fibre is only found in plants, so it’s unsurprising that many children, your son included, find it difficult to consume adequate fibre, leading to constipation.