Global approaches to promoting whole grain consumption

Abstract

There is wide global consensus that whole grains are an important component of a healthy diet, yet in many countries around the globe populations continue to fall short of recommended intakes for whole grains. This article aims to evaluate whole grain promotional strategies of various stakeholders across 4 countries with diverse culinary and cultural norms: The United States, Singapore, the Philippines, and Denmark. To do this, information was collected on regulations, NGO (nongovernmental organization) activities, and promotional campaigns across each of the target countries. The effort led to the identification of best practices for promoting whole grain consumption in both the public and private spheres.