Whole Grain Basics
Refined grains have these 2 parts removed during the milling process.
What is the bran and the germ?
True or False: Most Americans get enough whole grains in their diet.
False.
This popular whole grain is used in breads and pastas
What is whole wheat?
Whole grains are high in this nutrient that helps with digestion and going to the bathroom.
What is fiber?
Whole grains have these 3 parts
The bran, the endosperm, the germ
True or False: Whole grains contain more vitamins and minerals than refined grains.
True.
We should eat at least this many servings of whole grains daily.
What are 3 servings?
Whole grains can help control this blood sugar-related condition.
What is diabetes?
This type of vitamin is found in the germ of whole grains.
What is Vitamin E? What are B vitamins?
True or False: natural oils in whole grains make them more shelf stable.
False
In this time period, steel roller millers were invented which made it simple and cheap to produce refined flour.
What is the late 1800's?
Eating whole grains is strongly linked to reduced risk of what specific type of cancer?
What is colon cancer?
These types of grains take a very long time to cook.
What are whole grains?
True or False: the "Basic" whole grain stamp found on a product means it contains 100% whole grains
False
This popular movie snack is a whole grain.
What is popcorn?
This type of cholesterol can be reduced by eating whole grains.
What is LDL/"bad" cholesterol?