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Grains

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Seeds of plants in the grass family are called...

a)

Corn

b)

Nuts

c)

Grains

2.

The yellow portion of this grain is called the...

a)

Endosperm

b)

Bran

c)

Husk

d)

Germ

3.

The inner brown layer near the outside of this grain is called the...It's high in fiber and other nutrients.

a)

Endosperm

b)

Bran

c)

Husk

d)

Germ

4.

The tan largest portion of this grain is called the... This is the food for the seed should it be planted.

a)

Endosperm

b)

Bran

c)

Husk

d)

Germ

5.

In processing of grains many times the _____ and ______ are removed. This removes many of the nutrients from the grain.

a)

Endosperm and Husk

b)

Endosperm and Germ

c)

Germ and Bran

d)

Bran and Husk

6.

White rice and brown rice are two different kinds/species of rice.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Wheat flour and white flour come from the same grain.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Whole grains are healthier than processed and enriched grains.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Grain that cooks quicker than rice, but looks like rice. Highest protein content of any grains.

a)

Wheat berries

b)

Bran

c)

Quinoa

d)

Bulgur

10.

Which of the following does NOT come from the corn kernel?

a)

Barley

b)

Cornmeal

c)

Grits

d)

Polenta

11.

The outer part of a grain that has the highest amount of fiber. This part alone can be ground and then purchased to use as a hot cereal or in baking.

a)

Endosperm

b)

Bran

c)

Kasha

d)

Oats

12.

In order to cook grains what must be added to it?

a)

Water/liquid

b)

Salt

c)

Vitamins/Minerals

d)

Oil/butter

13.

What's the common ratio of liquid to grain for many grains (such as rice and quinoa)?

a)

2 parts grain to 1 part liquid

b)

2 parts liquid to 1 part grain

c)

4 parts grain to 1 part liquid

d)

4 parts liquid to 1 part grain

14.

Over _____ of the world's calories come from grains.

a)

20%

b)

50%

c)

60%

d)

80%

15.

Eating an adequate amount of whole grains may help with which of the following?

a)

Obesity and blood sugar

b)

Hair loss

c)

Temperature regulation

16.

Eating to many refined grains may lead to which of the following?

a)

Obesity and high blood sugar

b)

Higher risks of heart disease

c)

Inflammation of the body

d)

ALL of the above