DGAC called grains the most important source of iron in the diet

WASHINGTON - Flour-based foods such as bread, cereal and pasta are the source of roughly half of iron consumption in the US, and proposed changes to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) for 2025-2030 may reduce adequate intake of this important nutrient, according to the grain chain.

Providing an additional perspective on potential health impacts from potential changes to the DGA's grain-based food recommendations, the Grain Chain proposed that staple grains could help address nutrient intake deficiencies and promote health equity , according to members of the Grain Chain.

The November 20 letter to Subcommittee 3 of the Dietary Guidelines ...