The document discusses grains and why whole grains are important. It defines what whole and refined grains are, noting that whole grains contain the entire grain kernel while refined grains have the bran and germ removed. It provides health benefits of eating whole grains such as reduced risk of chronic diseases and notes that grains provide important nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It provides tips for reading food labels to choose whole grain options and ideas for including more whole grains in meals and snacks.

1. GRAINS http://www.mypyramid.gov and 6è A

2. WHAT FOODS ARE IN THE GRAIN GROUP? Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal and barley or another cereal grain is a grain product . Bread, pasta and breakfast cereals are examples of grain products .

3. WHOLE GRAINS Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel (the bran, germ, and endosperm). Whole Grains are: whole-wheat flour bulgur (cracked wheat) oatmeal whole cornmeal brown rice

4. REFINED GRAINS Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ. This is done to give grains a finer texture , but it also removes dietary fibber, iron, and many B vitamins. Some examples of refined grain products are : white flour white bread white rice

5. Why is important to eat grains, especially whole grains? Eating grains , especially whole grains, provides HEALTH BENEFITS. People who eat whole grains as part of a healthy diet have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Grains provide many NUTRIENTS that are vital for the health and maintenance of our bodies.

6. Health benefits Consuming foods rich in fibber, such as whole grains: Reduces the risk of coronary Help with weight management. May reduce constipation.

7. Nutrients are all the digestable parts of food GRAINS are important sources of many nutrients Dietary fibber B vitamins Minerals (iron, magnesium) Grains are important sources of many nutrients,

8. What to look for on the label Read the food label's ingredients list. Choose foods that name whole-grain Food labelled with the words ``multi-grain,´´ ``stone-ground,´´ ``100% wheat,´´ ``cracked wheat,´´ ``seven-grain , ´´or ``bran´´ are usually not whole-grain products.

9. For a change, try brown rice or whole-wheat pasta. Use whole grains in mixed dishes. Add whole-grain flour or oatmeal when making cookies. Popcorn, a whole grains, can be a healthy snack whith little or no added salt and butter TIPS