Health Professional Backgrounder

Grains – essential for healthy eating
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	carbohydrate is essential for energy, whole grain consumption is linked with a decrease in the risk of many chronic diseases, and enrichment and fortification of flour in Canada has resulted in many health benefits.

Folate – the untold story
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	role of folate in the diet fortification of wheat flour, pasta and cornmeal benefits of fortification role of folate in prevention of NTD and chronic disease

Grains Old and New
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	Nutrition recommendations encourage the consumption of grain products Wheat, rice and corn make up 85% of the world grain production Other grains such as bulgur, millet and spelt are entering the mainstream market Grains—old and new—are readily available and can boost the variety of our diets

Sodium - Essential in Moderation
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	Canadian sodium intakes are higher than recommendations Sodium use in bread—both taste and function Sodium and its role in cardiovascular disease Ways in which sodium can be reduced in the diet