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Whole Grains Training for School Food Service Staff

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.

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Whole Grains Training for School Food Service Staff

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  1. Whole Grains Training for School Food Service Staff

  2. Objectives • Define “whole grain” • Identify whole grains • Review USDA requirements for whole grains • Practice identifying whole grain labels

  3. What is a Whole Grain? Whole grains consist of the entire cereal grain seed or kernel

  4. Can you Identify a Whole Grain? Oatmeal?

  5. Can you Identify a Whole Grain? Enriched Wheat Flour?

  6. Can you Identify a Whole Grain? White Whole Wheat Flour?

  7. Can you Identify a Whole Grain? Couscous?

  8. Whole Grain These terms describe whole grains: • Cracked Wheat • Crushed Wheat • Whole Wheat Flour • Graham Flour • Whole Durum Wheat Flour

  9. Whole Grains • Turn to the back of your handout for a list of whole grains. • What surprises you about this list?

  10. Why are Whole Grains Important? ?

  11. 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

  12. 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.”

  13. 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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