'Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005' (2005 DG) recommends that Americans, among other things, 'consume 3 or more ounce-equivalents of whole grain products per day, with the rest of the recommended grains coming from enriched or whole-grain products' and that 'in general at least half the grains should come from whole grains' ( Ref. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Such advice originated with the 'Basic Four' and has progressed through today's 'Dietary Guidelines for Americans' (developed jointly by the U.S. Through the years, the Federal Government has worked to provide consistent and scientifically sound recommendations to consumers about healthy eating patterns and wise food choices. The use of the word should in Agency guidances means that something is suggested or recommended, but not required.

Instead, guidances describe the Agency's current thinking on a topic and should be viewed only as recommendations, unless specific regulatory or statutory requirements are cited. The purpose of this guidance is to provide guidance to industry about what the agency considers to be 'whole grain' and to assist manufacturers in labeling their products.įDA's guidance documents, including this guidance, do not establish legally enforceable responsibilities. This guidance is intended for the regulated food industry and FDA personnel. You can use an alternative approach if the approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. This draft guidance, when finalized, will represent the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) current thinking on this topic. Breakfast cereals don't count as a whole grain choice for your WIC benefits.Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutritionįor questions regarding this draft document contact, Food Labeling and Standards Staff (HFS-820), Office of Nutrition, Labeling and Dietary Supplements, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5001 Campus Drive, College Park, Maryland 20740, 24. You can choose a combination of whole grain choices up to the amount of ounces (oz) listed in your WIC benefits.

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