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Whole-Grain Consumption During the Past Month — Frequency

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 17, 2026

A dietary questionnaire asking how often you ate brown rice or other cooked whole grains during the past month.

Quick summary

This questionnaire measures the reported frequency of whole-grain consumption but does not diagnose a disease.

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
90725-3
Short code
DURINGTHEPASTMOHOWOFTENDIDYOUEATBROWNRICEOROTHERCOOKEDWHOLEGRAINS
Synonyms
—
Category
liver
Sample
serum
Container
Red-top tube (SST)
Units
N/A
Ref low
10
Ref high
40
Critical range
— – 500 N/A
Fasting
false
Population
adult
Sex
all
Age range
18–65 years
CPT
84484
SNOMED
302774002
Specimen volume
5 mL
Stability
Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
Hemolysis max
500
Lipemia max
1000
Icterus max
500
TAT
4–24 hours
Order
routine

What is this test?

This is a dietary assessment, not a laboratory blood or urine test. It asks how often you ate brown rice or other cooked whole grains during the past month.

Why might I need this test?

A clinician or dietitian may use this information to assess your usual eating patterns, guide nutrition counseling, or evaluate how your diet relates to overall health.

How is the test performed?

You answer a questionnaire about the frequency with which you ate brown rice or other cooked whole grains. No blood sample, laboratory equipment, or imaging is required.

How do I prepare for the test?

No special preparation is needed. Think about your usual meals and snacks during the past month and answer as accurately and consistently as you can.

Reference range

Adult: 10-40 U/LN/A

Specimen: serum

No special preparation required. Avoid fatty meals before the test if possible.

Clinical interpretation

How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.

The result reflects your self-reported eating pattern rather than a direct measurement of nutrient intake or a physical health problem. A lower or higher reported frequency may prompt discussion about dietary balance, fiber intake, or personal nutrition goals, but it cannot diagnose a condition on its own.

Short name

Whole-Grain Consumption Survey

Frequently asked questions

Is this a laboratory test?
No. It is a dietary questionnaire, so there is no specimen to collect and no laboratory reference range.
What foods are included in the question?
The question refers to brown rice and other cooked whole grains. Your clinician or dietitian may provide examples relevant to the questionnaire.
Will this result diagnose a health condition?
No. The response describes your reported whole-grain consumption and may support counseling about your diet, but it does not establish a diagnosis.
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    MedlinePlus — Laboratory TestsSource
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    Mayo Clinic — Tests & ProceduresSource

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