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The Importance of Whole Grains

The Importance of Whole Grains. MyPyramid. Whole grains come from the Grain Group of MyPyramid. . Benefits. Energy Reduce risk of disease Antioxidant properties Fiber Helps control blood sugar Weight control Slows progression of atherosclerosis. How Much Should I Have?.

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The Importance of Whole Grains

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  1. The Importance ofWhole Grains

  2. MyPyramid • Whole grains come from the Grain Group of MyPyramid.

  3. Benefits • Energy • Reduce risk of disease • Antioxidant properties • Fiber • Helps control blood sugar • Weight control • Slows progression of atherosclerosis

  4. How Much Should I Have?

  5. What is an Ounce of Grain?

  6. How Can I Tell if a Productis Whole Grain? = It is important to remember that just because it may state high fiber, it does not mean that it is whole grain. When searching for whole grain foods, choose products that state they are “whole grain”.

  7. Examples of Whole WheatProducts • Brown Rice • Oatmeal • Popcorn • Whole Wheat Breads and Pastas • Whole Grain Barley Products • Whole Grain Rye Products • Whole Grain Corn or Cornmeal Products

  8. Recap • Whole grains belong to the Grain Group of MyPyramid. • Whole grains give you many health benefits. • Half of your grains should be whole. • Look for the words ‘whole grain’ on the label.

  9. Mission: To promote healthier lives through research and education in nutrition and preventive medicine. The Pennington Center has several research areas, including: Clinical Obesity Research Experimental Obesity Functional Foods Health and Performance Enhancement Nutrition and Chronic Diseases Nutrition and the Brain Dementia, Alzheimer’s and healthy aging Diet, exercise, weight loss and weight loss maintenance The research fostered in these areas can have a profound impact on healthy living and on the prevention of common chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, hypertension and osteoporosis. The Division of Education provides education and information to the scientific community and the public about research findings, training programs and research areas, and coordinates educational events for the public on various health issues. We invite people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in the exciting research studies being conducted at the Pennington Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. If you would like to take part, visit the clinical trials web page at www.pbrc.edu or call (225) 763-3000. Authors: Beth Kalicki Heli Roy, PhD, RD Division of EducationPennington Biomedical Research Center 10/10

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