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Committed to better understanding the role of grain foods in healthy lifestyles

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Behind the Grain: Refining Perspectives on the Public Health Role of Enriched and Fortified Grain Foods

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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

White Paper: Modeling the Contribution of Enrichment and Fortification to B Vitamin and Iron Intake in the US Population (July 2026)

Refined grains are often highlighted as a food that is over-consumed by Americans, with recommendations to limit or reduce intake in healthy dietary patterns. However, enriched and fortified refined grain food products, including bagels, tortillas, rolls, and bread, are a key source of micronutrients in the U.S. diet. Modeling the Contribution of Enrichment and Fortification…

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Bread Consumption and Cancer Risk: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies (April 2026)

A study published in Current Developments in Nutrition and selected as an Editors’ Choice in ASN’s newsletter reveals reassuring insights about bread consumption. Conducted by GFF’s Scientific Advisory Board members, Dr. Glenn A. Gaesser and Dr. Siddhartha S. Angadi, a comprehensive meta-analysis of 24 studies encompassing nearly 1.9 million participants, primarily from Europe, concluded that bread intake does not increase cancer risk. Key findings: Bread consumption is…

READ MORE Bread Consumption and Cancer Risk: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies (April 2026)

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