There is an increasing body of evidence, including that from prospective population studies and epidemiological observational studies, suggesting a strong inverse relationship between increased consumption of wholegrain foods and reduced risk of CVD. This evidence has translated into specific dietary recommendations in the USA to consume at least three servings of whole grain per d, and has inf...

Himalaya 292 (Hordeum vulgare var. Himalaya 292) is a novel hull-less barley variety lacking activity of a key enzyme of starch synthesis giving a grain containing less total starch, more amylose and higher total dietary fibre. Animal trials have shown that Himalaya 292 contains more resistant starch and has greater positive impact on biomarkers of large-bowel health than comparable wholegrain ...

Industrialization and urbanization may be associated with increase in income, resulting in increased consumption of ready-prepared Western foods, meat and eggs and cola drinks and decreased intake of traditional foods; whole grains, and vegetables. There is also associated greater use of automobiles causing sedentary behaviours, due to decreased occupational physical activity. These diet and li...

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) convened an expert panel to develop guidance and recommendations on the role animal feeding studies using whole foods can play in the safety assessment of genetically modified (GM) foods. FSANZ hosted the workshop as part of our ongoing review of procedures for safety assessment to ensure that recent scientific and regulatory developments are reflect...

Dietary fiber is a broad term that describes the part of plant foods that your body cannot digest. It is found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes (beans and peas), nuts and seeds. Fiber is what puts the bulk in lettuce, the crunch in carrots and the chewiness in wholegrain bread. Foods high in fiber are usually low in calories and fat while packed with vitamins, minerals and ot...

background: studies report inappropriate snack and junk food consumption patterns in children and young adults in iran. the current survey was aimed to explore fast food consumption behaviors in high-school students based on the theory of planned behavior. materials and methods: a cross-sectional study was done among 500 high-school students. samples were selected based on cluster sampling meth...

The epidemic of type 2 diabetes among children, adolescents and adults is increasing along with the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity. Overweight is the most powerful modifiable risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Intake of wholegrain foods may reduce diabetes risk. Three prospective studies in 160000 men and women examined the relationship of whole-grain or cereal-fibre intake with ...

Numerous food products are marketed with enhanced quantities of bioactive food compounds (BFC) and these products are collectively referred to as functional foods. Although the term functional foods has no legally defined meaning in the United States, the scientific community and its representative organizations acknowledge the potential benefit of including these foods into the diet. As such, ...