The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans represent a major shift in the government’s approach to nutrition. For centuries, milled grains have been foundational to diets and health. NAMA urges the administration to look more closely at the beneficial role that fortified and enriched grains play in supplying critical nutrients like fiber, iron, and folate. Stigmatizing grain foods as “highly” processed undermines U.S. farmers and the high-quality, American-grown products they make possible. The grain foods supply chain delivers safe, accessible, and affordable nutrition to millions of Americans. NAMA will seek opportunities to engage in support of all grain foods as the implementation process for the new dietary guidelines moves forward in federal nutrition policy over the coming years.
About NAMA:
NAMA is the only national trade association that exclusively represents the interests of the North American wheat, corn, oat, and rye milling industry before Congress, federal agencies, and international regulatory bodies. Member companies operate mills in 30+ states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, representing more than 90 percent of total industry production capacity.
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