Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) encourage increased whole grains (WG) and dietary fiber intake while limiting refined grains (RG). This study modeled how different grain food patterns affect nutrient and energy intakes compared to USDA ideal and typical food patterns within a 2,000 kcal/day diet.
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Consumption of Certain Grain Food Patterns is Associated With Improved Diet Quality and Nutrient Intakes in US Adults: A NHANES 2005-2010 Analysis (April 2015)
Grain-based foods are an integral part of many diets, providing essential nutrients and contributing to diet quality. This study used NHANES 2005–2010 data to evaluate the association between different grain food patterns and nutrient intake, diet quality, and health metrics in U.S. adults aged 19 and older.
