Whole Grains
Training for School Food Service Staff
Objectives
• Define “whole grain”
• Identify whole grains
• Review USDA requirements for whole
grains
• Practice identifying whole grain labels
What is a Whole Grain?
Whole grains consist of the
entire cereal grain seed or
kernel
Can you Identify a Whole Grain?
Oatmeal?
Can you Identify a Whole Grain?
Enriched Wheat Flour?
Can you Identify a Whole Grain?
White Whole Wheat Flour?
Can you Identify a Whole Grain?
Couscous?
Whole Grain
These terms describe whole grains:
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Cracked Wheat
Crushed Wheat
Whole Wheat Flour
Graham Flour
Whole Durum Wheat Flour
Whole Grains
• Turn to the back of your handout for a
list of whole grains.
• What surprises you about this list?
Why are Whole Grains Important?
Why are Whole Grains Important?
Heart Disease: reduced risk of cardio‐vascular disease
Cancer: reduced risk of gastrointestinal cancers and
hormone‐dependent cancers
Gastrointestinal health: alleviates constipation; decrease
risk of diverticulosis and diverticulitis
Diabetes: reduced risk of type 2 diabetes; maintenance
of blood glucose levels
Weight management: enhanced satiety
What are the NSLP and SBP Requirements?
National School Lunch Program
SY 2012-13 and 2013-14: Half of all grains must be whole grain
SY 2014-15: All grains must be whole grain
School Breakfast Program
SY 2013-14: Half of all grains must be whole grains
SY 2014-15: All grains must be whole grain
“Whole grain-rich products must contain at least 50% whole
grains and the remaining grains in the product must be
enriched.”
What Counts as Whole Grain?
• Whole grains per serving must be ≥ 8 grams
OR
• Product includes FDA’s whole grain health
claim on its packaging:
“Diets rich in whole grain foods and other plant foods
and low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol may reduce
the risk of heart disease and some cancers.”
OR
• Product ingredient listing must list whole grain first:
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Whole Grain Wheat Buns
Made with whole grains
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 bun (53gms)
Calories
Protein (g)
140
6
Carbohydrate (g)
25
Dietary Fiber (g)
2
Sugars (g)
4
Total Fat (g)
2
Saturated fat (g)
0
Trans fat (g)
0
Cholesterol (mg)
0
Sodium (mg)
240
Ingredients: Water, stone ground
whole wheat, enriched wheat flour,
high fructose corn syrup, wheat gluten
, yeast, soybean oil, contains 2%or
less of the following salt, dough
conditioners, calcium
Whole Grain?
Questions?