Approaches to increasing whole-grain consumption in Singapore and Taiwan

• Published in: Journal of the Japan Dietetic Association Vol. 68; no. 1; pp. 36 - 44
• Main Authors: Nishi, Nobuo, Yamashita, Hitomi, Ikeda, Nayu, Yamaguchi, Miwa
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Japanese
• Published: The Japan Dietetic Association 2025; 公益社団法人 日本栄養士会
• Subjects: environmental sustainability; food-based dietary guidelines; healthy diet; whole grain; 健康的な食事; 全粒穀物; 地球環境の持続可能性; 食事ガイドライン
• ISSN: 0013-6492; 2185-6877
• DOI: 10.11379/jjda.68.36

There is growing evidence that increased consumption of whole grains contributes to health promotion and maintenance as well as preventing noncommunicable diseases. International organizations, such as the World Health Organization and the EAT-Lancet Commission, have recommended increased whole-grain consumption for a healthy diet and environmental sustainability. Many Western countries have established a standardized definition of whole grains as well as dietary guidelines with recommendations for whole-grain intake. Asia, particularly Singapore and Taiwan, has made advanced efforts, such as food labeling, and health claims for increasing whole-grain intake. In Japan, there is neither a standardized definition of whole grains nor an explicit guideline recommendation for whole-grain intake. The efforts overseas could serve as a useful reference for Japan in developing strategies to encourage people to consume more whole grains.