About Oats and Health
This oat site introduces you to the oat grain, its various food uses, physiological effects and health relevance. Here we provide you with the latest research on oats in an easily accessible form. We wish to share with you our enthusiasm about the potential of oats for the modern consumer.

The site also wishes to serve as a worldwide forum for the scientists interested in oats. If you wish to present information about on-going research projects, recent publications and other relevant oat information in this site, please send an e-mail to Mr Pekka Lehtinen, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The site has been established by the GRAINITY project.


GRAINITY WORKSHOP 2008

The role of cereal foods in Nordic and Baltic dietary strategies

Date: 15-16 April 2008
Place: Vilna, Lithuania

Aim: To interact with public health organisations and discuss about the role of grain foods in dietary strategies in the Nordic countries. We should develop mutual understanding about the recommended intakes and actions needed to improve the quality of cereal foods consumed. Definitions, labelling issues and communication strategies will be addressed.

For more information please contact:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Web-page: http://www.vtt.fi/proj/grainity /Grainity_general_presentations.jsp?lang=en