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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.
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Hughes et al. (1985) studied this question.
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