US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: All About the Grains Group
There are two types of grains: whole grains and refined grains. Learn about each and find examples. Click on the "Grains Food Gallery" link to see examples, images, and serving sizes of different grains.
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Whole Grains Coiuncil: Que Son Los Granos Enteros?
Spanish content. Describes the parts of a whole grain of one the world's cereal crops.
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: Why Is It Important to Eat Grains, Especially Whole Grains?
"Why is it important to eat grains, especially whole grains?" This website has the answer. Read about the "health benefits" of eating whole grains and learn about the nutrients found in whole grains.
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: How to Eat More Whole Grain Food
Find notes at this website that will help you eat whole grains at meals and for snacks. Includes tips for reading food labels and teaching young children how to make healthy food choices.
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Whole Grains Council: Los Granos Enteros Y Una Dieta Balanceada Y Saludable
Spanish content. Gives us a look in Spanish at the basic elements of a balanced diet with whole grains as a basis.