Intact Grains: Whole Grains’ Next Evolution · •The history of grain recommendations leading up...

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Intact Grains: Whole Grains’ Next Evolution

© COPYRIGHT 2017 SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSOCIATION | #ANC17 | ATLANTA, GA

Objectives:

Participants will learn…

• The history of grain recommendations leading up to the Healthy

Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.

• How further processing of whole grains can negatively impact the

nutritional viability of convenience-added products available to

nutrition programs.

• How to successfully incorporate intact grains into K-12 menus for

all ages.


1980 1985 1990


Food Guide Pyramid


Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act

• 2010

• 1st change in 30 years

• Institute of Medicine Report

• Low WG consumption

– Children consuming less than 24% of recommended amounts of WG

• Acceptance & Cost


Key Messages for Carbohydrate

Choose fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, and whole grains often.

AND

Make half your grains whole


Make half your grains whole


Meanwhile…

Since 1980, the childhood obesity rate among 2–19 year olds has

tripled.


Opportunity within NSLP

• 19.8 million free lunches, each day

• 2.2 million reduced price lunches, each day

• 8.5 million paid lunches, each day

• 5 billion lunches served annually

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“…medical evidence is clear that whole grains reduce risks of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and obesity. Few foods can offer such diverse benefits.”

…people who eat three daily servings of whole grains have been shown to reduce their risk of heart disease by 25-36%, stroke by 37%, Type II diabetes by 21-27%, digestive system cancers by 21-43%, and hormone-related cancers by 10-40%.”

HEALTH BENEFITS OF WHOLE GRAIN

ANTIOXIDANTS, VITAMINS AND MINERALS“…whole grains have some valuable antioxidants not found in fruits and vegetables, as well as

B vitamins, vitamin E, magnesium, iron and fiber.”


Whole grain products do not equal intact grains


Why are Intact Grains important?

• Contain all vital nutrients of the grain• Low Glycemic Index

• Less likely to raise blood sugar levels, due to slower absorption in the intestinal track

• Help manage weight control• Feel fuller longer


Examples of Intact Grains

• Quinoa

• Brown, Red, Black, Purple, Wild Rice

• Naked Oats

• Sorghum

• Barley

• Wheat Berries

• Amaranth

• Millet


Other “better for you” grains

• Steamed, cracked, rolled grains

Bulgur, freekeh, quinoa, oats

• Puffed Grains

Rice, quinoa, sorghum, amaranth

• Lightly pearled grains*

Rice, farro, wheat berries, barley

*Pearled grains do not credit at all since they are not enriched.


Where to begin?(Hint: you are already serving the most popular intact grain

which is brown rice! You are ready!)

• Conduct taste tests

• Sample/educate and collect feedback from kids

• Train your staff using simple cooking techniques

• Don’t reinvent the wheel, use familiar settings (intact grains in burritos,

fried rice, chili, eg)

• Utilize your salad bar to introduce new intact grains

• Include intact grains in reimbursable grab-and-go items

• Get creative with guidelines (white tortilla with quinoa filling)


PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS CODE

• This session provides one (1) CEU

– Key Area: Communications & Marketing – 4000

– Key Topic: Using your #SocialMedia Savvy to take the 2017

#SchoolBreakfast Challenge

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