Dietitians recommend three servings of whole grains per day. Whole grains reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, high cholesterol, constipation and diverticulosis, neural tube birth defects during fetal development, as well as other chronic diseases.
In the United States, an estimated 4 million people have Alzheimer’s disease—one form of dementia in older adults. In Marion County, there are an estimated 529 cases of Alzheimer’s.
