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The proposals covered other food and beverage categories.

The Independent Bakers Association, Washington, added, “Bakers see a big win with the proposed revision to the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) food program.” Additionally, the proposed rule includes package size flexibility that will also be beneficial for both manufacturers and program participants.: “At first glance, it is great to see greater flexibility for and expansion of whole grain options for participants in the proposal as recommended in the 2017 NASEM report. “The American Bakers Association is pleased with the proposed USDA WIC revision rule and are looking forward to reviewing with our members and commenting in early 2023,” said Lee Sanders, senior vice president of government relations and public affairs for the Washington-based ABA.

Serve hamburgers with whole wheat buns this week.All the proposed WIC revisions incorporate recommendations from the National Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Make pizza for the kids with whole wheat pita as the crust.

On the weekend, try cooking a pot of steel-cut oatmeal.

Make my favorite whole grain recipe for a friend.

Try a new breakfast cereal with whole grains as the first ingredient.

Look for the Whole Grain Stamp every time you shop.

Serve bulgur or brown rice instead of potatoes with dinner one night this month.Buy three diﬀerent loaves of whole-grain bread and taste all of them to see which one you like best.The Whole Grains Council has provided the following ways to slowly increase your intake of whole grains: The consumption of them can lower cholesterol and blood pressure as well as improve digestion. September is whole grains month and ITCA WIC encourages all of you to make at least half your grains whole! Consuming whole grains has many proven benefits such as reduced risks of cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.