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Like many adolescents, my sons read the cereal box sections at breakfast. A couple weeks ago, they noticed the health claims on our Whole Grain Total cereal box and asked me what they meant. You may be thinking the same thing. 

Health claims on food packages help people search for foods which can be connected with prevention of specific diseases. "Several authorized health claims related to the health benefits of whole grains will help consumers make wise food choices," says Kathleen Zelman, M.P.H., R.D., director of nutrition for WebMD Health. 

a Grain products and services, fruits, and veggies may possibly reduce cancer risk if they are included in a diet. An eating plan that is high in fat increases risk of developing specific types of cancer. 

a Food Diets that are lower in cholesterol and saturated fat and abundant with fruits, veggies, and grain products and services that contain some forms of dietary fiber, particularly soluble fiber, may decrease the threat of cardiovascular disease. Oats certainly are a good grain way to obtain dietary fiber. 

a Diet Plans full of other plant foods and whole grain foods and low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol may possibly reduce steadily the risk of heart problems and some cancers. This health state describes that benefits result from eating whole grain foods instead of all grain foods. 

Ms. Zelman points out that while a claim about meals with calcium and bone health does not mention grains, "a breakfast of whole wheat cereal with low-fat milk and good fresh fruit is an ideal way to start the day since prepared cereal and milk provide calcium, along with protein and a whole host of vitamins, minerals and fiber to generally meet your nutritional requirements and keep you feeling full all morning." 

The 2005 Dietary Instructions and MyPyramid food guidance system stress the value of eating wholegrain foods. They recommend including at least three servings per day of whole grains instead of processed grain foods. Health claims will help you find all-important wholemeal foods. 

Mindy Hermann 

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