a powerpoint addressed to children about the health benefits of whole grains
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1. The Importance of Whole Grains
2. MyPlate Whole grains come from the Grain Group of
MyPlate.
3. Benefits Energy Reduce risk of disease Antioxidant
properties Fiber Helps control blood sugar Weight control Slows
progression of atherosclerosis
4. How Much Should I Have? Consumption Calorie Consumption
Amount of Grains per Amount of Grain that per day Calories Consumed
Should be Whole Grains 1400 to 1600 Calories 5 ounces 2.5 ounces
1800 to 2200 Calories 6 to 7 ounces 3 to 3.5 ounces2400 Calories
and Greater 8 or more ounces 4 or more ounces
5. What is an Ounce of Grain? The Following Each Count as 1
Ounce Equivalent of Grains: cup cooked rice, pasta, or cooked
cereal1 slice of bread1 small muffin1 cup of ready to eat cereal
flakes cereal
6. How Can I Tell if a Product is Whole Grain?It is important
to remember that just because it may state high fiber, it does
notmean that it is whole grain. = When searching for whole grain
foods, choose products that state they are whole grain.
7. Examples of Whole Wheat Products Brown Rice Oatmeal Popcorn
Whole Wheat Breads and Pastas Whole Grain Barley Products Whole
Grain Rye Products Whole Grain Corn or Cornmeal Products
8. Recap Whole grains belong to the Grain Group of MyPyramid.
Whole grains give you many health benefits. Half of your grains
should be whole. Look for the words whole grain on the label.
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