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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Grain Foods in US Infants Are Associated with Greater Nutrient Intakes, Improved Diet Quality and Increased Consumption of Recommended Food Groups (November 2019)
Grain foods may play an essential role in the diets of U.S. infants, according to an analysis of infant data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The study examined relationships between grain consumption, nutrient intake, diet quality, and food group consumption among infants aged 6 to 23 months.
CIMMYT Series on Carbohydrates, Wheat, Grains, and Health: Part 2Grain Terminology and Nutritional Contributions (December 2015)
This second installment in the CIMMYT series focuses on the nutritional contributions of grain- and wheat-based staples, highlighting their role in balanced diets. It defines key grain-related terms, dietary fiber, and resistant starch to clarify consumer confusion across countries.
