Why Whole Grains

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Why Whole Grains?

• Tiffany Brown, RD, LD
• June 2009

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Objectives

• What is a whole grain and what are the benefits?
• Which whole grains will Texas WIC authorize?
• What are the maximum monthly allowances?
• Who will get whole grains?

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What is a whole grain?

• 3 edible components
• Bran outer shell protects seed fiber,
  B-vitamins trace minerals
• Endosperm middle layer provides energy,
  carbohydrates protein
• Germ smallest layer nutrient storehouse
  antioxidants, vitamin E, B-vitamins healthy fats

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Whole Grain Anatomy
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Benefits beyond fiber

• In the past, emphasis on whole grains focused on
  the digestive health benefits of fiber.
• In the present, research suggests that all
  components of the whole grain (not just fiber)
  offer health benefits.

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans

• At least 3 servings per day
• Reduce risk of
• CHD
• Type 2 DM
• Weight maintenance
• Increase dietary fiber

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Whole Grains

• What will WIC approve?

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Authorized Varieties

• Whole wheat bread
• Brown rice
• Oatmeal
• Whole wheat tortillas
• Soft corn tortillas
• Least Expensive Brand

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Requirements

• Primary ingredient by weight must be whole grain
• 1 lb packages
• 1.5 lb package bread (limited issuance
  exclusively BF multiple infants)
• Least Expensive Brand

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Cereal

• At least 50 of breakfast cereals must be 51
  whole grain

51 Whole Grain Cereals
lt 51 Whole Grain Cereals
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Maximum Monthly Allowances

• Children (1 5 years) 2 lbs
• PG Mostly BF Women 1 lb
• PP Some BF Women NONE
• Exclusively BF Women 1 lb

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• EBT
• Shopping List

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EBT Shopping List

• Effective October 1, 2009
• Issuance before October 2009 current food
  package
• On or after October 1st new food package

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Post-Test Question 1

• Present research suggests that low-fat diets rich
  in whole grains may reduce the risk of
• Certain cancers
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• All of the above

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Post-Test Question 2

• Which of the following is not on the Texas WIC
  approved foods list?
• Brown Rice
• Barley
• Corn Tortillas
• Whole wheat bread

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Post-Test Question 3

• All women children (1- 5 years) receive 1 pound
  of whole grains per month.
• True
• False

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Questions?

• Tiffany Brown, RD, LD
• Tiffany.Brown_at_dshs.state.tx.us
• [phone]