title: Intake of dietary fibre and the age of menarche.
abstract: The relationship between menarchial age and estimated dietary fibre intake in 46 countries/communities was examined. There was a highly significant positive correlation (r = 0.84) between dietary fibre (g/1000 k calories nutrient energy) and menarcheal age. The nutritional and physiological significance of this relationship is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D002149:Energy Intake; D005260:Female; D005843:Geography; D006801:Humans; D008572:Menarche