The average American does not get the minimum amount of fiber needed each day.  As a result, there is an increase in digestive issues, chronic conditions, and obesity.  The importance of fiber has not been emphasized enough.  What is fiber? What are the different types?  How much do we need?  What happens when we don’t get enough?   What food are they found in?  This presentation will provide practical tips to improve your fiber intake throughout the day. 

Stacie Ellis is a registered dietitian at the University of Texas at Arlington, where she provides nutrition consultations and education for the students and staff on campus. Stacie is the proud owner of EXCELLIS Nutrition, a company geared toward performance nutrition, weight management, disordered eating, and medical nutrition therapy.  Stacie serves as a consulting dietitian for Wellness Concepts, Health Fairs Direct, and American Health Assessments.  She recently received her doctoral degree in nutrition with a minor in kinesiology from Texas Woman's University. Her dissertation involved comparing a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet to a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet on performance in dancers. She has been interviewed by Women’s Health Magazine, The Oak Cliff Documentary, and Texas Metro News. She completed the certificate of training in an adult weight management program on June 4-6, 2015.