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WorksheetsWhole Grains 1
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 7mins
This part of the grain contains most of the carbohydrates in the form of starch.
Bran
Endosperm
Germ
When eating grains, you should choose (a) versions of bread, pasta, and tortillas.
Which of the following is Not a health benefit of fiber for our bodies?
Helps maintain a healthy body weigh.
Helps to prevent constipation.
Helps to keep our muscles working properly.
Can help to prevent obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Which of the following ingredients are whole grains?
black beans
brown rice
green peppers
corn
Flour tortillas are a whole grain.
true
false
What part of the grain kernel provides the fiber?
bran
germ
endosperm
How much fibre is lost when a wheat kernel is refined?
12%
88%
79%
64%
Which of the following is NOT a whole grain
Teff
Couscous
Amaranth
Spelt
Where is most of the fibre found?
Bran
Germ
Endosperm
What % of calories should daily whole grains make up?
50%
10%
75%
20%
What are the two main types of grains in our food system?
Refined, processed grains
Whole processed grains
Dry grains
Whole, unrefined grains
Why do we refine grains?
White flour makes a sweeter product and was originally only affordable for wealthier people
Refined grain products are nutritionally inferior but people became hooked
Naturally occurring vitamin E was removed to increase shelf life
This is is the way it's always been done
