USDA began requiring inclusion of whole-grain-rich foods in school foods in 2012
![USDA began requiring inclusion of whole-grain-rich foods in school foods in 2012 Timeline of whole-grain requirements for USDA school meals and other foods sold at schools from before 2012 through 2019.](/webdocs/charts/107352/wholegrains-fig04_768px.png?v=1162.8)
Whole-grain intakes in 2017-2018 remained far below that of refined grains despite 2005 Federal recommendations that half of grains consumed be whole grains. Beginning 2013–14, children’s diets were significantly more whole-grain dense than before, following 2012 requirement that USDA school meals include whole grains.
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