GRAINS
2 SUB GROUPS
Whole Grain: has the entire grain kernel
Refined Grain: milled, a process that removes the bran and germ
NUTRIENTS
B Vitamins: help the body release energy from fat, protein, and carbohydrates
Iron: used to carry oxygen in the blood
Folate: helps the body form red blood cells
HEALTH BENEFITS
Reduce the risk of heart disease
Weight management
Reduce constipation
helps pregnant woman prevent natural tube defects during fatal development
FOOD LABEL
WHOLE GRAIN INGREDIENTS:
Popcorn
Oatmeal
Millet
Buckwheat
Brown rice
FOOD LABELS TIPS
Color is not an indication of a whole grain
Foods labeled "multi grain", "100%, "cracked wheat", and etc. are usually not whole grain