Abstract The symposium “Putting the Whole Grain Puzzle Together: Health Benefits
Associated with Whole Grains” sponsored by the ASN brought together researchers to
review the evidence regarding the health benefits associated with whole grains. Current
scientific evidence indicates that whole grains play an important role in lowering the risk of
chronic diseases, such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, and also contribute
to body weight management and gastrointestinal health. The essential macro-and�…