OSNAP Goal

Promote Whole Grains

When serving grains (like bread, crackers, and cereals), serve whole grains.

About this goal

When serving grains (like bread, crackers, and cereal), serve whole grains! Read the nutrition labels and choose foods that list a whole grain first, like whole wheat, barley, oats, or rye.

Whole grains contain fiber, vitamin E, and healthy fats. They help keep your blood sugar under control, arteries clear, and make you feel full longer. Refined “white” flour and sugar do not have the health benefits of whole grains.

Help introduce kids to new and low-cost whole-grain foods like whole-wheat pita bread, whole-wheat crackers, and cereals (with less than 5g of sugar per serving).

Talk to kids about the grains they eat at home and identify which of them are whole grains.

Get Started

Here are some resources to help promote whole grains in your program.

Tip Sheet

Learn tips and resources to promote whole grains at your program.

Fast Map

Identify action steps to promote whole grains at your program.

Policy Guide

Clearly lay out your program rules for promoting whole grains.

Afterschool curriculum, Unit 5

Find activities to help you encourage kids to eat more whole grains!

Parent Materials

Communicate with families about whole grains.

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