On behalf of the Whole Grain Initiative, working group of ICC, we´re excited to share recent research and advocacy work at ICN 2022 for the purpose of improving public health. If participating, please make an effort to attend the symposium on Thursday, 8 December 2022, 18:30 - 20:00 (Room 4), organized by Whole Grain Initiative:

"The whole grain initiative: research and policy efforts to improve public health".

Chair: Kevin Miller, Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition, USA

Symposium Schedule:

Introduction to the Whole Grain Initiative: Goals and Vision for Healthier Dietary Lifestyles

Kevin Miller, Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition, USA

Whole Grains and Whole Grain Foods - Newer Global Consensus Definitions and the Role of Fibres and Other Bioactive Compounds

Jan Willem van der Kamp, TNO Healthy Living, Netherlands

Healthcare Cost Savings with Increased Whole Grain Intake

Sara Grafenauer, University of New South Wales, Australia

Which Food Policies to Promote Whole Grain Consumption?

Gabriel Masset, Nestlé SA, Switzerland

Aligning Dietary Guidance - Including Whole Grain in Front of Pack Labelling Schemes

Eleanor J. Beck, University of Wollongong, Australia