date:Jan 14, 2013
Current standards for classifying foods as whole grain are inconsistent and, in some cases, misleading, according to a new study published in the journal Public Health Nutrition. The findings suggest while foods that carry the Whole Grain Stamp are higher in fiber and lower in trans fats, they actually contain significantly more sugar and calories than products without the stamp.
No standard for defining any product as whole grain exists despite U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2010 Dietar