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Lesson 7 - The Grain Group

Lesson 7 - The Grain Group

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1st - 3rd Grade

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Lesson 7 - The Grain Group

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Let's move a little bit!

Just stand up and show me some of your favorite ways to move. It can be anything!

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Get that energy!

  • Grain group foods are full of carbohydrates.

  • Carbohydrates give our body the energy that we need to learn and play.

  • You used that energy when we were just moving/exercising a minute ago!

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Go for the Grain Group!

Foods in the grain group come from plants too. There are many kinds of grain plants: wheat, oats, rye, barley, rice (and more).


The grains from those plants get crushed to make different kinds of flour. We use that flour to make dough and bake foods in the grain group.

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Open Ended

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What are same grain group foods that you can think of?

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There are lots of grain group foods

  • Any kind of bread, but whole grain bread has the most nutrition.

  • Any kind of pasta or noodles.

  • Bagels, english muffins, waffles, and pancakes.

  • Tortillas, buns, rolls, and crackers.

  • All cereals (though some are healthier than others).

  • Rice, oatmeal, quinoa, and more!

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Serving sizes for Grain Group Foods

You should eat 5-6 servings of grain group foods every day to get the energy you need for your busy life.


Remember that a single serving is about the same size as your fist.

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Multiple Choice

Which of these foods IS NOT a member of the Grain Group?

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Multiple Choice

Which of these foods IS NOT a member of the Grain Group?

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Multiple Choice

Which of these foods IS NOT a member of the Grain Group?

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Multiple Choice

Which of these foods IS NOT a member of the Grain Group?

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Multiple Choice

Which of these foods IS NOT a member of the Grain Group?

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Whole Grains vs. Refined (White) Grains

  • Whole grains are less processed than "white" grains.

  • Since they are less processed, whole grains are more nutritious.

  • Don't you want to consume as many vitamins and minerals as you can?

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The Grain Group

  • Grain Group foods have carbohydrates, which give our bodies energy for learning and playing!

  • You should eat 5-6 servings of grains each day.

  • Foods made with whole grains (less processed) are better for you.

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Lesson 7 - The Grain Group

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