Wheat Food Trends in the U.S.
ND Wheat CommissionCounty Representatives Meeting
Grand Forks, ND December 7, 2010
Judi Adams, MS, RDPresident
Wheat Foods Council and Grain Foods Foundation
Our mission is identical: To increase the public’s understanding of the importance of grains in a healthful diet.
Our target audience is basically the same:GFF – Consumers – womenWFC- Opinion leaders who reach womenWhy women?
Gate-keepersBasic food decision makersRely on them to be concerned about the health of their families
CHOCOLATE CENTER HEADACHE
GENERATOR
Toilette cleaning
Sex initiator gland
SEX
Gossip control center
Driving skill cellI told so yougland
Names of family members center
Shiny things andDiamonds olfactory
Realization of wants Versus needs
Impulse shopping
Spirit of observation, sensory, and long memory span
SEX
Ball, sportsDangerous pursuits
Crotch scanning area
Toilet aiming cell
Domestic skills
THE FEMALE BRAIN
Talk, talk, and more talk
FOOTNOTE: The “Put Oil into the Car” and “Be Quite During the Game” glands are active only when the“SHINY THINGS AND DIAMONDS” Olfactory center has been satisfied or when there is a shoe sale
Listening particle
Avoid personal questionsat all cost area
Late excusesgland
Ironing
Remote controladdiction center
Ability to drivemanual
THE MALE BRAIN
FOOTNOTE: The “Listening to children cry in the middle of the night” gland is not shown due to its underdeveloped nature
Anniversaries, birthdays, and memory in general
Attention span cell
CHOCOLATE CENTER HEADACHE
GENERATOR
Toilette cleaning
Sex initiator gland
SEX
Gossip control center
Driving skill cellI told so yougland
Names of family members center
Shiny things andDiamonds olfactory
Realization of wants Versus needs
Impulse shopping
Spirit of observation, sensory, and long memory span
SEX
Ball, sportsDangerous pursuits
Crotch scanning area
Toilet aiming cell
Domestic skills
THE FEMALE BRAIN
Talk, talk, and more talk
FOOTNOTE: The “Put Oil into the Car” and “Be Quite During the Game” glands are active only when the“SHINY THINGS AND DIAMONDS” Olfactory center has been satisfied or when there is a shoe sale
Listening particle
Avoid personal questionsat all cost area
Late excusesgland
Ironing
Remote controladdiction center
Ability to drivemanual
THE MALE BRAIN
FOOTNOTE: The “Listening to children cry in the middle of the night” gland is not shown due to its underdeveloped nature
Anniversaries, birthdays, and memory in general
Attention span cell
CHOCOLATE CENTER HEADACHE
GENERATOR
Toilette cleaning
Sex initiator gland
SEX
Gossip control center
Driving skill cellI told so yougland
Names of family members center
Shiny things andDiamonds olfactory
Realization of wants Versus needs
Impulse shopping
Spirit of observation, sensory, and long memory span
SEX
Ball, sportsDangerous pursuits
Crotch scanning area
Toilet aiming cell
Domestic skills
THE FEMALE BRAIN
Talk, talk, and more talk
FOOTNOTE: The “Put Oil into the Car” and “Be Quite During the Game” glands are active only when the“SHINY THINGS AND DIAMONDS” Olfactory center has been satisfied or when there is a shoe sale
Listening particle
Avoid personal questionsat all cost area
Late excusesgland
Ironing
Remote controladdiction center
Ability to drivemanual
THE MALE BRAIN
FOOTNOTE: The “Listening to children cry in the middle of the night” gland is not shown due to its underdeveloped nature
Anniversaries, birthdays, and memory in general
Attention span cell
Remember Atkins?
Low carb era assisted in dropping wheat flour consumption approximately 13 pounds/person
High of 147 lbs in 1997 – 134 lbs in 2004 ESL (Extended Shelf Life) was also initiated by the bakers
about the same time Fortunately, the Atkins diet died with Dr. Atkins but we still
have a “low-carb hang-over” Consumers are not following an “Atkins Diet” but they are
“watching their carbs”
Glycemic Index:
Hear about it on television ads and in women’s magazines– NutriSystem advertizes their diet for being based on “…the proven concept of the glycemic index.”
What is the glycemic index? It is a value based on the amount of time it takes a carbohydrate to release sugar into the blood stream. A lower value is supposedly better because that means the food is being digested slower.
However, there is too much conflicting evidence showing the value of glycemic index
Which has a lower (i.e. better) glycemic index?
Glycemic Index continued:
Snickers bar – 57
oatmeal – 87
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines Committee agreed with the 2005 committee that glycemic index should not be used in making food choices, because:
The glycemic response of a single food can change by the: individual eating it foods eaten at the same meal or the meal before variety (i.e. of wheat, potatoes, etc) preparation method – eaten raw or cooked temperature – hot potato salad vs. cold potato salad ripeness of the food
Gluten-free – the next low carb?
1 in 100 people (1 in 133 in the U.S. have Celiac disease); only 5—10% diagnosed.
However, the Hartman Group estimates 15--25% of the population are interested in gluten-free products.
2004 sales of gluten-free products - $580 million
2012 sales expected to be $2.6 billion
In addition to Celiac disease, people can be: Gluten sensitive and should avoid gluten (U. of MD estimates 6% of
Americans) Allergic to wheat and should avoid wheat – often out-grow this allergy
Gluten-containing grains: wheat, barley and rye
Gluten-free Alternatives (all in competition with wheat):
Arrowroot Amaranth Buckwheat Corn Flax Indian Ricegrass Mesquite flour Millet Nut flours (almond, hazelnut, pecan) Quinoa Oats (can be contaminated) Potato Starch, Potato Flour
Gluten-free Alternatives, continued:
Pulse flours (bean, chickpea, lentil, pea) Rice (black, brown, glutinous/sweet, white, wild) Rice Bran Sorghum Soy Sweet Potato Flour Tapioca (cassava/manioc) Teff
Regulation/Enrichment/Fortification of Gluten-free products: Most non-whole grain, gluten-free flours, breads, pasta, cereals and baked goods
are not enriched and are lower in B vitamins, iron, fiber and folic acid. Canadian and U.S. regulations allow for the enrichment of gluten-free flours at the
same level of gluten-containing flours. More companies are starting to enrich their products and/or use healthier
ingredients.
No FDA “Gluten-free” claim/logo/symbol. Proposal for one includes the accepted level of less than 20 ppm gluten in the product.
Cost of Gluten-free Products vs. Non-Gluten Free Counterparts:
Mean unit price per 100 grams: $1.71 for gluten-free $ .61 non-gluten-free
On average: Gluten-free products were 242% more expensive than their non-gluten-free counterparts (range 5 – 1000%) Breads, bagels, muffins - 126--317% higher Pasta – 194--407% higher Cereals – 60--263% higher Baking flours & mixes – 246--1000% higher
Source: Shelley Case, RD
Organic Foods:
Have been around since the ’60’s and became mainstream in the ‘80’s Sales of organic foods were $1 billion in 1990; $24.8 billion in 2009 (a
5.5% increase in 2009 compared to total food sales of 1.6%). 31.5 percent of the population say they buy organics for their health Fruits and vegetables are the fastest growing sector but meat and
dairy are also increasing In 2009, 54% of the organic foods were sold in mainstream
supermarkets or mass merchandisers (Sam’s Club, Costco)
Local Gardening:
Local Gardening No-brainer for North Dakota residents Challenge for big-city dwellers -- Except for the White House CIA (Culinary Institute of America) is planning to plant their own
gardens Impossible to feed the U.S. population w/local foods
Consider grains – even local wheat varieties provide huge challenges (i.e. baking bread in Ohio)
Fruits and vegetables in northern climates
Vegetarian or Vegan Growth A 2008 “Vegetarian Times’ survey showed that 3.2 percent of
U.S. adults, or 7.3 million people, follow a vegetarian-based diet. Approximately 0.5 percent, or 1 million, of those are vegans,
who consume no animal products at all. In addition, 10 percent of U.S., adults, or 22.8 million people,
say they largely follow a vegetarian-inclined diet. “Vegetarian Times” says you will increase your lifespan by 13
years if you switch to a vegetarian diet. Nov. 2010 survey found 6.8% say they are interested in
following a vegetarian diet*. *Supermarket News in conjunction with Everyday with Rachel Ray
magazine and SupermarketGuru.
Growth of Whole Grain Consumption
Currently estimates are 11% of the grains consumed in the U.S. are whole grains. Last USDA figure is .9 servings/person
Recommendation is 50% of your grains be whole 2010 IFIC survey found 73% of Americans are trying to increase their
whole grain consumption 83% of Americans are aware of the link between whole grains and heart
disease Products are better; cost is decreasing From 2000 to 2009, Mintel reports 18 times as many whole grain product
introductions. Whole grains contain more fiber and numerous minerals and vitamins Enriched grains contain 2Xs as much folic acid
Enriched Grains and Folic Acid:
In the U.S. enriched grains have decreased neural tube birth defects by about 1/3 since they were mandated in 1998.
Enriched grains are the largest source of folic acid in the American diet.
In Canada – 53% reduction in spina bifida; 31% decrease in anencephaly.
Important that all white flour be enriched/fortified.
Increased Interest in “Ancient Grains”
Amaranth Quinoa (carried by Sam’s Club) Chia Millet Spelt Kamut Emmer Einkorn Teff
Becoming more popular in food service and retail, but not yet mainstream
2010 (2011) Dietary Guidelines for Americans:
Have been released every 5 years since 1980, making the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans the 7th edition.
The graphic to illustrate the Guidelines (currently MyPyramid) is a publication by USDA.
Why do we care? Does anyone follow the Guidelines? They set policy for school meals, SNAP program, WIC and other USDA and HHS
food programs
What might affect our industry? Recommendation to cut sodium to 1500 mg/day (grains are largest source of
sodium in the U.S. diet) Recommendation to consume less “refined” grains Consensus that high fructose corn syrup is used by body the same as sucrose Consensus that added sugars are no more obesigenic than any other source of
calories; FDA says they can not label “added sugars” because there is no test to detect them.
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