New Release on Contribution of Whole Grains to Total Grains Intake Among Adults Aged 20 and Over: United States, 2013–2016

Contribution of Whole Grains to Total Grains Intake Among Adults Aged 20 and Over: United States, 2013–2016

Key Findings
Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey:

• During 2013–2016, whole grains accounted for 15.8% of total grains intake among adults on a given day. This percentage increased with age from 12.9% among adults aged 20–39 to 19.7% for adults 60 and over.
• Overall, the contribution of whole grains to total grains intake was lower among men (14.8%) than women (16.7%).
• The contribution of whole grains to total grains intake was lowest among Hispanic adults (11.1%) compared with non-Hispanic white (16.5%), non-Hispanic black (13.7%), and non-Hispanic Asian (18.3%) adults.
• The contribution of whole grains to total grains intake on a given day increased with increasing family income.
• From 2005–2006 to 2015–2016, the contribution of whole grains to total grains intake increased for adults overall, and for men and women.

Keywords

​diet, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)

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Non-Hispanic Asian Women Had the Highest Contribution of Whole Grains to Total Grains Intake 

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