Whole Grain Infographic (2019)
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Whole Grain Infographic (2018)
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Buckwheat
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Oats
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Sorghum
- Primary Industries Standing Committee. Grains Industry National Research, Development and Extension Strategy. Canberra, Australia: Primary Industries Standing Committee; 2011
Wheat
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Refined Grains
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Cereal Fibre
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Glycemic Index
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Grains & Weight Management (Health care professionals)
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Grains & Weight Loss (consumers)
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Grains and Cardiovascular Disease
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Grains and Diabetes
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- Liese AD, et al. Wholegrain intake and insulin sensitivity: the Insulin Resistance Atherosclerosis Study. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2003;78(5):965-71.
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Grains & Cancer
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- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and the Australasian Association of Cancer Registries, Cancer in Australia: an overview, 2008. Cancer series No 46. Cat No.CAN42. 2008, AIHW: Canberra.
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Recommended Amount of Grains
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Whole Grain Daily Target Intake (DTI)
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Allergies and Intolerances to Grains
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