

Smart Starts Begin with Grains
Kellanova has the brands students love — and the grain-based nutrition they need.

Myth & Fact
Myth:
Grains-based foods are bad news.
Fact:
Consuming grains is associated with better diet quality in children!1

Myth:
Only fruits & veggies bring the fiber.
Fact:
Grains deliver over half the fiber we eat in the U.S!2

1. Papanikolaou Y and Fulgoni III VL. The Role of Fortified and Enriched Grains in the US Dietary Pattern: A NHANES 2009-2016 Modeling Analysis to Examine Nutrient Adequacy. Frontiers in Nutrition. 2021;8:655464. 2. Kranz S, Dodd KW, Juan WY, Johnson LK, Jahns L. Whole Grains Contribute Only a Small Proportion of Dietary Fiber to the U.S. Diet. Nutrients. 2017 Feb 17;9(2):153.
Diet & Nutrition
Grains make up less than 10% of the saturated fat and added sugar kids eat each day!

Grains bring the good stuff—like vitamins, minerals, and fiber!

Papanikolaou Y and Fulgoni III VL. Certain grain foods can be meaningful contributors to nutrient density in the diets of U.S. children and adolescents: data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2009-2012. Nutrients. 2017;9(160).
Lifestyle & Wellness
Whole grains help support healthy weight in kids and teens!1

Whole grain intake is positively associated with cognition in children.2

1. Jakobsen DD, et al. Association between food, beverages, and overweight/obesity in children and adolescents – a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Nutrients. 2023;15:764. 2. Cohen JFW, et al. The effect of healthy dietary consumption on executive cognitive functioning in children and adolescents: a systematic review. British Journal of Nutrition. 2016;116:989-1000.
Meal Occasions
Breakfast fuels 57% of whole grain consumption in the U.S.1

Breakfast powers up kids and teens, providing ¼ to ½ of their daily nutrients!2

1. Grain Foods Foundation (GFF). 2. Hoy MK, Sebastian RS, Murayi T, Goldman JD, Moshfegh AJ. Breakfast Consumption by U.S. Children and Adolescents: What We Eat in America, NHANES 2017-March 2020. Food Surveys Research Group Dietary Data Brief No. 58. April 2024.

Empower
Feeding picky students isn't easy, but our grain-based portfolios make it simple to serve up USDA-approved meals they'll love!
Did You Know?
¼ of your plate should be filled with grains—they're just as important as protein, fruits, and veggies!

U.S. Department of Agriculture. ChooseMyPlate.gov Website. Washington, DC. Grains: https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/grains.


Equip
Easy, creative recipes + grains-based education = flexible, delicious menus that meet nutritional needs and make students happy!
Did You Know?
Whole and enriched grains fuel your brain and body with the complex carbs they crave.

U.S. Department of Agriculture. ChooseMyPlate.gov Website. Washington, DC. Grains: https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/grains.


Engage
Check out our curated resources, education toolkits for students and operators, and fun activities to teach kids all about the greatness of grains!
