Grains are plants in the fruit family cultivated for their seeds or grass.

• True

• False

The bran is the edible, outer layer of the kernel.

• True

• False

Whole-grain products are made of the entire kernel and contain most of the original nutrients.

• True

• False

The replacement of nutrients lost through processing is called enrichment.

• True

• False

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Rice is the starchy grass of plants grown in the flooded fields in warm climates.

• True

• False

Enriched rice is the whole-grain form of rice.

• True

• False

Whole-grain products should be stored at room temperature.

• True

• False

Al dente pasta is firm to the bite, rather than soft or mushy.

• True

• False

Which is NOT one of the three main parts of a grain kernel?

• bran

• hull

• germ

• endosperm

Which part of the grain is the inedible outer coat that is removed after harvesting?

• bran

• hull

• germ

• endosperm