本文介绍了燕麦(AvenasativaL.)的植物学特性、种植区域及营养价值,并对开发燕麦保健食品进行了探讨。燕麦中含有8种人体必需的氨基酸,各种氨基酸含量不仅很高,而且比较平衡;亚油酸含量占脂肪含量的38.1%～52.0%,磷、铁、维生素B2含量也比较丰富,还含有独有的皂甙素。燕麦中的可溶性纤维β-糊精具有降低血脂、保护肠胃、降低血糖的特殊功效。因此,燕麦作为保健食品有广阔的开发利用前景。 This paper introduced the botanical characteristics, planting areas and nutritional value of oat (Avenasativa L.), and discussed the development of oat health food. Oats contain eight kinds of essential amino acids, the amino acid content is not only high, but also a more balanced; linoleic acid content of 38.1% to 52.0% fat content, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2 content is also more abundant, Some saponin. The soluble fiber β-dextrin in oats has the special effect of lowering blood fat, protecting the stomach and lowering blood sugar. Therefore, oats as health food has a broad prospect of development and utilization.