What happens if you don't eat food with fiber?
                                
                                
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                                A staggering 95% of Americans do not consume the recommended daily intake of fiber, a trend with serious health consequences. So, what happens if you don't eat food with fiber? The effects range from uncomfortable digestive problems to a higher risk of chronic disease.