Trends and Characteristics of the Whole-Grain Diet

作者：Q. Pei, Chuan Chen, Hao Bai, Yu-rui Xi, Leilei Zhang, Haiming Li, Houfu Liu, Yibin Hao · 发表于：The American Journal of Chinese Medicine · 年份：2024 · DOI：10.1142/s0192415x24500769 · 被引用次数：4 · 研究领域：Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact、Nutritional Studies and Diet、Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling

Whole-grain foods are good choices for a nutritious diet and play an important role in lowering the risk of chronic diseases. China is a large cereal-consuming country that is experiencing rapid economic growth and an increased burden of noncommunicable diseases. Studies have shown that insufficient intake of whole grains has increased the burden on public health to some extent. Therefore, we aimed to analyze the characteristics and trends of whole-grain consumption in China to contribute to the development of a healthy Chinese population. We searched for important policies, standards, and dietary recommendations related to whole grains through the official websites of the China State Council and its affiliated ministries. Official and public databases, such as the National Bureau of Statistics and the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS), were utilized to obtain data on whole grains and different foods. This approach was employed to gain insight into changes in whole-grain intake levels and dietary structure. Since 2010, the development of whole grains in China has received significant attention. Supportive policies have been continuously introduced on both the supply and demand sides. Numerous whole-grain standards have been developed, and terms and definitions related to whole grains have been preliminarily defined. The consumption of whole grains has fluctuated among Chinese residents since 2000, with a downward trend from 2000 to 2009, followed by an upward trend fro...