Companies Not Telling the Whole Truth About Whole Grains

Labels on "Whole Grain" and "Whole Wheat" products can often be deceiving, as it turns out none of these words have legal meaning. Many manufacturers label their foods with these terms without being held to any real standards. Nutritionists say that if a product boasts “Whole Grain,” you should make sure the first item in the

Labels on "Whole Grain" and "Whole Wheat" products can often be deceiving, as it turns out none of these words have legal meaning. Many manufacturers label their foods with these terms without being held to any real standards. Nutritionists say that if a product boasts “Whole Grain,” you should make sure the first item in the ingredient list on the back of the package really is whole grain.

ABC News, 2/7/2012

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