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The Role of Whole Grains in Disease Prevention

SLAVIN, JOANNE L, JACOBS, DAVID, MARQUART, LEN, WIEMER, KATHY·2001·Journal of the American Dietetic Association

Abstract

Despite universal acceptance of the importance of whole grains in the diet, consumer knowledge of the benefits of whole grains and intake of these foods are low. This review summarizes the research supporting whole-grain consumption and gives practical suggestions about how to increase whole-grain intake. Whole-grain foods are valuable sources of nutrients that are lacking in the American diet, including dietary fiber, B vitamins, vitamin E, selenium, zinc, copper, and magnesium. Whole-grain foods also contain phytochemicals, such as phenolic compounds, that together with vitamins and minerals play important roles in disease prevention. The exact mechanisms linking whole grains to disease prevention are not known but may include gastrointestinal effects, antioxidant; protection, and intake of phytoestrogens. Dietary intake studies indicate that consumption of whole grains is far less than the recommended intake of 3 servings a day, with an average daily intake of 1 or fewer servings a day. A new whole-grains health claim, allowed in July 1999 by the Food and Drug Administration, and inclusion of a whole-grain recommendation in the 2000 revision of the US Dietary Guidelines for Americans, should help increase whole-grain consumption.

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Authors
SLAVIN, J. L., JACOBS, D., MARQUART, L., & WIEMER, K.
Affiliations
  • University of Minnesota (US)
  • General Mills (United States) (US)
Corresponding author
SLAVIN, JOANNE L
Venue
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2001-07
Volume
101
Issue
7
Pages
780-785
ISSN
0002-8223 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2033948585
Cited by
254
References
39
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.10
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of the American Dietetic Association (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Food composition and properties
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
Keywords
whole grains, disease prevention, dietary fiber, B vitamins, phytochemicals, phenolic compounds, antioxidants, phytoestrogens, selenium, zinc, magnesium, whole grain intake, health claims, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, consumer knowledge
MeSH terms
Blood Glucose, Edible Grain, Coronary Disease, Health Promotion, Humans, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Neoplasms, Nutrition Surveys, United States, Guidelines as Topic, Nutrition Policy

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