The Claim
The majority of Australians consume less than half the recommended daily whole grain intake of 48 grams, with a median intake of 21 grams per day, and 30% of adults consume no whole grains at all.
What the research says
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Most Australians eat less than half the recommended amount of whole grains each day, with an average intake of 21 grams, and 3 in 10 adults eat no whole grains at all.
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The majority of Australians consume less than half the recommended daily whole grain intake of 48 grams, with a median intake of 21 grams per day, and 30% of adults consume no whole grains at all.
People eat mostly refined grains instead of whole grains because processed foods are cheaper, more available, and preferred in meals, leading to very low intake of whole grains.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Healthcare Cost Savings Associated with Increased Whole Grain Consumption among Australian Adults
The study doesn’t count exactly how many Australians eat whole grains, but it says almost no one eats enough — even if only 5% of people ate the right amount, that would save billions in healthcare. This means most people are eating way less than they should.
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