Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario

Tools for fibre and fluid intake for constipation

• Dietitians of Canada – Focus on Fibre
-Website with information on recommended amount of fibre by sex and age group and how to incorporate more fibre into the diet. For more information, see: https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/Articles/Fibre/Focus-on-Fibre.aspx

• Dietitians of Canada – Food sources of fibre
-Fact sheet with information on different forms of fibre. Including information on daily intake of fibre by age group. For more information, see: https://www.kfhn.ca/default/assets/File/Food%20sources%20of%20soluble%20...

• Dietitians of Canada – Find a dietitian.
-Website to find a dietitian who can provide person nutrition advice and practice solutions. For more information, see: https://members.dietitians.ca/DCMember/s/find-dietitian?language=en_US

• Dietitians of Canada – Facts on Fluids: How to Stay Hydrated
-Guidelines for fluid intake for men and women. Covers types of fluids, the signs and symptoms of dehydration and strategies to stay hydrated. For more information, see: https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/articles/water/facts-on-fluids-how-to-stay-...

Older Adults
A Proactive Approach to Bowel & Bladder Management in Adults
Sample Tools