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Regular adequate cereal foods intake, particularly wholegrains, may protect against cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and excess weight gain. Knowledge, attitudes and perceived barriers influence attempts to change intake. Trends in self‐reported cereal food consumption and factors influencing intake among Western Australian adults are assessed.

Data were pooled from the 1995, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2009, and 2012 Health Department's Nutrition Monitoring Survey Series of 7,044 adults, 18 to 64 years. Outcomes: type and amount of cereals (bread, rice, pasta, breakfast‐cereal) eaten the day prior. Attitudes, knowledge, intentions regarding cereal food intake and weight control and sociodemographics were measured. Descriptive statistics, multiple linear or logistic regressions assess factors associated with consumption, knowledge and attitude.

Bread (78%) and breakfast …