Include grains as a healthy eating pattern at any stage of life

The Grain Chain, a farm to a coalition of stakeholders in the grain industry sector and chaired by the American Bakers Association (ABA), marks the recommendation published today in the 2020-2025 Theological Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) to “half of what you eat grains from whole grain sources” and the rest from rich grains. A founding piece of the DGAs, the guideline recognizes that whole grains are “one of the three food groups that are fundamental components of a healthy diet pattern.”

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) oversees and publishes the Theology Guidelines, the cornerstone of all Federal nutrition policies and nutrition education guidelines. The guidelines shape consumer health decisions and physician recommendations.

Importantly, the DGAs maintained the existing recommendation for the average healthy American adult to consume six one-ounce servings of whole grain foods per day, with half of those intentions coming from whole grains.

For the first time, the DGAs included recommendations for birth to two years. The Grain Chain suggests the recognition of grains as one of the first traditional, nutritious foods for babies. Several research studies have shown significant, positive effects on nutrient uptake, improved nutritional quality, and overall well-being from rich grains at different stages of life.

The main takeaways from the 2020-2025 Compensation Directive for Americans for the grain-based food industry:

• Grains, both rich and whole, play a key role in healthy diet patterns and diet quality
• Grains contribute significantly to dietary fiber, a nutrient that is not usually eaten by Americans
• Grains contribute to the quality of an overall diet through essential essential nutrients
• Grains are a tasty, versatile, affordable and sustainable plant-based food
• Grain enrichment and fortification contribute significantly to the positive effects on public health
• Since the need for folic acid fortification of grain-rich foods in 1998, the incidence of babies born with neural tube defects (NTDs) has dropped 35% in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) to name a folic acid fortress. of rich grain one of the top 10 public health achievements of the first decade of the 21st century

The DGAs included guidance on rich grains, adhering to the existing recommendation of three one-ounce servings of rich grains per day. While the guidelines cite scientifically supported evidence of positive health consequences from the introduction of rich grains, the Grain Slave is keen to see the DGAs introduce a contradictory language that ‘linking “reconstructed grains” with poor dietary patterns and health outcomes.

Published scientific research clearly and unambiguously highlights the key roles of grains – both rich and whole – in healthy diet patterns and their significant contribution to diet quality. To clarify and correct consumer confusion that may result from this contradictory language, members of the hate chain look forward to partnering with the USDA and HHS to help educate the public about the value of both rich and whole grains.

For more information on grains, visit GoGrains.org.

Others in the grain chain included the recommendations published in the Theology Guidelines 2020-2025:

“The American Bakers’ Association is very grateful for the meticulous work of the DGAC as well as the USDA staff at the end of their efforts, announced today,” said Lee Sanders, Chief Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs. , “ABA.” ABA has been pleased to lead and work with the grain chain through the 2020-2025 process, and we strongly agree on the goodness of six grain rows, half rich grain and half grain. whole grains, on American daily plates. “

“The Guide is an essential map for consumers, policy makers and program makers to use feeding programs as they feed themselves, their families, and the most vulnerable in our country,” said Christine Cochran. Executive Director, Grain Foods Foundation. . “

As a member of the Grain Chain consortium the U.S. Rice Federation supports and appreciates the ongoing efforts to provide input and guidance on the development of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. “Research has again shown the benefits of consuming whole and whole grains and its link to a healthy eating pattern,” said USA Rice President & CEO Betsy Ward. “USA Rice stands by its Grain Chain partners in support of the ideas submitted and the overall recommendation that the nutritional benefit of grain consumption is crucial at all stages of life.”

“Foods rich and rich in wheat and grains provide important nutritional benefits, are affordable and established in many cultures. Regular consumption of wheat and other grains delivers key nutrients including B vitamins. , folate, iron and fiber, “said Tim O’Connor, President, Wheat Food Council.

NAMA President Jane DeMarchi said, “We are thrilled that the nutritional value of both whole and rich grains in the diet, supported by extensive scientific research, has been recognized by the updated Divine Guidelines. Grain foods are are the staples that form the basis of a healthy and balanced diet.They are affordable, versatile, convenient and easy to store.The importance of these features cannot be overstated in normal times, much less during a disease a global pandemic where families are under pressure, and food dollars are stretched. “

Pasta is a major staple on the American table and plays an important role in supporting healthy diet patterns, especially in the Mediterranean diet, which has been proven to have several positive benefits. Through our involvement in the grain chain, NPA is proud to affirm and recognize the importance of both rich and whole grains in the Dietary Guidelines and their contribution to the quality of diet and advanced core nutrition. “

Delia Murphy, Executive Director, National Pasta Association