RESUMO
In recent years, there was a worldwide increase of interest in foods with whole grain components. The number of studies that confirm their wide functional potential and importance in the prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases is expanding. At the same time, there is no agreement reached on the definition of the concept of whole grain products and the optimal level of its consumption in the world; and the provisions enshrined in national regulations are quite contradictory. In Russian practice, there are no recommendations on the use of whole grain products in nutrition. The aim of this research was to analyze world trends of using whole-grain products in the nutrition of the population. Material and methods. The review is based on the analysis of publications presented in the PubMed, Scopus, Food Science, Technology Abstracts databases mainly over the past 10 years. Results. The article discusses the use of whole-grain products in the nutrition of the population and their role in prevention of non-communicable diseases. The results of scientific researches demonstrating the positive experience of using whole grains in preventing obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular pathology are presented. The current dietary recommendations on the level of consumption of whole-grain products in the world, as well as the commitment of the population to them, are summarized. The problems of whole-grain products identification and product labelling are considered. Conclusion. Despite growing interest in whole-grain products around the world, consumption levels remain insufficient to realize their potential. Solution to this problem can be the achievement of consensus on whole-grain products with the participation of scientific communities and representatives of the food industry, as well as raising awareness among the population about the benefits of whole grains.
