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Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Seeds of plants in the grass family are called...
Corn
Nuts
Grains
The yellow portion of this grain is called the...
Endosperm
Bran
Husk
Germ
The inner brown layer near the outside of this grain is called the...It's high in fiber and other nutrients.
Endosperm
Bran
Husk
Germ
The tan largest portion of this grain is called the... This is the food for the seed should it be planted.
Endosperm
Bran
Husk
Germ
In processing of grains many times the _____ and ______ are removed. This removes many of the nutrients from the grain.
Endosperm and Husk
Endosperm and Germ
Germ and Bran
Bran and Husk
White rice and brown rice are two different kinds/species of rice.
True
False
Wheat flour and white flour come from the same grain.
True
False
Whole grains are healthier than processed and enriched grains.
True
False
Grain that cooks quicker than rice, but looks like rice. Highest protein content of any grains.
Wheat berries
Bran
Quinoa
Bulgur
Which of the following does NOT come from the corn kernel?
Barley
Cornmeal
Grits
Polenta
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.
Endosperm
Bran
Kasha
Oats
In order to cook grains what must be added to it?
Water/liquid
Salt
Vitamins/Minerals
Oil/butter
What's the common ratio of liquid to grain for many grains (such as rice and quinoa)?
2 parts grain to 1 part liquid
2 parts liquid to 1 part grain
4 parts grain to 1 part liquid
4 parts liquid to 1 part grain
Over _____ of the world's calories come from grains.
20%
50%
60%
80%
Eating an adequate amount of whole grains may help with which of the following?
Obesity and blood sugar
Hair loss
Temperature regulation
Eating to many refined grains may lead to which of the following?
Obesity and high blood sugar
Higher risks of heart disease
Inflammation of the body
ALL of the above
