GRAINS
Carver Hartl, Hour 3
ALL ABOUT GRAINS
NUTRIENTS: Dietary fiber-Reduces blood cholesterol and chance of heart disease
B Vitamins- Lowers and steadies metabolism, helps release energy from protein
Minerals- Carries oxygen to blood, reducing iron-deficiency anemia
HEALTH BENEFITS: Reduced risk of heart disease, less constipation, helps with weight management, and helps reduce neural tube infections during fetal development when pregnant.
THREE FOODS IN THE GRAINS GROUP
BREAD
Grains are used in many types of bread.
Pasta
Grains are used in many types of pasta.
Oatmeal
Like the others, oatmeal is a grain product.
FOOD LABELS
Ways nutrition label can display grain products: multi-grain, stone ground, 100% wheat, cracked wheat, and seven grain.
Tips for reading food labels: Read the ingredients list to see if the product is whole-grain. Choose the product with the higher "Daily % Value"
WHAT IS AN OUNCE?
A one ounce equivalent to grains is a food that contains grains that equals one ounce of pure grains.
SUB GROUPS
Two sub groups are whole grains and refined grains. Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel whereas the refined grains lack the bran and germ