title: Oats-From Farm to Fork.
abstract: Oats have a long history of use as human food and animal feed. From its origins in the Fertile Crescent, the oat has adapted to a wide range of climatic conditions and geographic regions. Its unique macro-, micro-, and phytonutrient composition, high nutritional value, and relatively low agricultural input requirements makes oats unique among cereal crops. The health benefits of the oats are becoming well established. While the connection between oat β-glucan fiber in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and controlling glycemia have been unequivocally established, other potential benefits including modulation of intestinal microbiota and inflammation continue to be explored. Advances in food technology are continuing to expand the diversity of oat-based foods, creating opportunities to deliver the health benefits of oats to a larger segment of the population.
authors.affiliation: The Bell Institute of Health & Nutrition, Minneapolis, MN, United States; General Mills Inc., Minneapolis, MN, United States. Electronic address: ravi.menon@genmills.com.
authors.forename: Ravi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Menon
authors.affiliation: The Bell Institute of Health & Nutrition, Minneapolis, MN, United States; General Mills Inc., Minneapolis, MN, United States.
authors.forename: Tanhia
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gonzalez
authors.affiliation: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States.
authors.forename: Mario
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ferruzzi
authors.affiliation: General Mills Inc., Minneapolis, MN, United States.
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.affiliation: General Mills Inc., Minneapolis, MN, United States.
authors.forename: Dan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Winderl
authors.affiliation: General Mills Inc., Minneapolis, MN, United States.
authors.forename: Jay
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Watson
mesh_terms: D000383:Agriculture / Q000379:methods; D000821:Animal Feed; D000818:Animals; D018554:Avena / Q000737:chemistry / Q000235:genetics / Q000254:growth & development; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D001947:Breeding; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000032:analysis; D002523:Edible Grain; D005502:Food / Q000266:history; D005511:Food Handling / Q000379:methods; D000069196:Gastrointestinal Microbiome; D006293:Health Promotion; D049668:History, 15th Century; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D018977:Micronutrients / Q000032:analysis; D009753:Nutritive Value; D064209:Phytochemicals / Q000032:analysis; D012639:Seeds
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D018977:Micronutrients; D064209:Phytochemicals
keywords: Agriculture; Avena sativa; Avenanthramides; Cholesterol; Fiber; Foods; Genetics; Glycemia; Health Claims; Microbiota; Oatmeal; Oats; Phytonutrients; Processing; RTE-cereal; β-Glucan