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Like many adolescents, my sons browse the cereal box cells at breakfast. A few weeks ago, they discovered the claims on our Wholemeal Total cereal box and asked me what they meant. Maybe you are wondering the same.
Health claims on food packages help people shop for foods which can be related to prevention of certain diseases. "Several approved health claims regarding the health great things about whole grains may help consumers make smart food choices," says Kathleen Zelman, M.P.H., R.D., director of nutrition for WebMD Health.
a Grain services and products, fruits, and vegetables might reduce cancer risk if they are a part of a low-fat diet. A diet that's saturated in fat increases risk of developing certain types of cancer.
a Food Diets that are low in cholesterol and saturated fat and rich in fruits, vegetables, and grain services and products that contain some kinds of dietary fiber, particularly soluble fiber, may reduce steadily the risk of cardiovascular disease. Oats certainly are a good feed supply of soluble fiber.
a Diets rich in wholemeal foods and other plant foods and reduced in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol may possibly reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers. That health claim specifies that benefits originate from eating whole grain foods in the place of all grain foods.
Ms. Zelman highlights that while a claim about foods with calcium and bone health doesn't mention grains, "a breakfast of whole wheat cereal with low-fat milk and fresh fruit can be an ideal method to start the day because fortified cereal and milk give calcium, along with protein and a whole number of vitamins, minerals and fiber to generally meet your nutritional requirements and keep you feeling full all morning."
The 2005 Dietary Directions and MyPyramid food guidance system stress the importance of eating wholemeal foods. They recommend including at the least three meals each day of whole grains rather than processed grain foods. Health claims will help you find all-important whole grain foods.
Mindy Hermann
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