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History and Public Health Benefits of Enrichment and Fortification of Refined Grains

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About Grain Foods Research Institute

The Grain Foods Research Institute is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting nutrition research to better understand the role of grain foods in healthy lifestyles.

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Research Grant Program

GRFI actively seeks innovative nutrition research projects to support through grant funding in alignment with our mission of better understanding grain foods in healthy lifestyles. The Institute issues regular Requests for Application (RFA) which are thoroughly vetted by third-party scientist reviewers and experts to ensure the highest quality research is support.

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Recent Research

Refined grain intake and cardiovascular disease: Meta-analyses of prospective cohort studies (January 2024)

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of mortality globally, and dietary patterns, including grain intake, are often implicated in its development. This meta-analysis examined refined grain consumption as a distinct category to clarify its relationship with CVD risk, analyzing data from 17 prospective cohort studies (>875,000 participants).

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