Nutrition economics: Four analyses supporting the case for whole grain consumption. (May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Miller, Kevin B.; Grafenauer, Sara J.; Martikainen, Janne
• Is Part Of: Journal of cereal science. Volume 105(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-05
• Subjects: Nutrition -- Health -- Economics -- Whole grain -- Diabetes -- Cancer -- Heart; Grain -- Periodicals; Cereal products -- Periodicals; Céréales -- Périodiques; Produits céréaliers -- Périodiques; Cereal products; Grain; Periodicals; 664.705
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2022.103455
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0733-5210

Abstract

Highlights: Models from four studies provide significant healthcare cost savings for increased whole grain. Range in healthcare cost savings from USD$4516 - $10, 624/person represents 9.04%–16.89% of GDP. Required increase in whole grain intake as little as a slice of bread or a bowl of breakfast cereal. Countries do not prioritise whole grains within dietary guidelines or front-of-pack labelling.