Grains
Marissa Garcia Hour 4
Foods in the Grains Group
Sub Groups
Whole Grains
Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel ― the bran, germ, and endosperm.
Refined Grains
Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ. This is done to give grains a finer texture and improve their shelf life, but it also removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins.
What is an ounce?
an ounce
one ounce of different kinds of grains.
Cookies
Different outcomes when you make cookies with different substances.
snacks
Other items that are equivalent to an ounce of grain.
Benefits
Nutrients
-Magniesium
Used in building bones and releasing energy from muscles.
-Folate
helps the body form red blood cells.
-Iron
used to carry oxygen in the blood.
Health
-Consuming whole grains is part of a healthy diet and reduces risk for heart disease.
-Consuming foods with fiber, may reduce constipation.
-Eating whole grains could help your weight management.
-Eating whole grains before and during pregnancy helps prevent neural tube defects during fetal development.
Food Label
1. Whole Wheat Flour
2. Whole Grain content Per Ounce Equivalent
3. F.D.A.'s Whole Grain Health Claim
4. Non-credible Grains
5. Whole Grain-rich Criteria
Food Label Tips
1. Look at serving sizes
2. Check Calorie Count