Response to Text: Grains (Tuesday W6, T3)

 Healthy Grains

Highlight the correct answer, or type in what you think is correct.

1. Grains are a member of the... 

a) Grass Family       b) My Family

c) Tree Family                      d) Herbaceous Family

2. Grains are also known as...

a) Fruit                      b) Cereal

c) Cookies                   d) Fibers

3. Grains give us a lot of energy because of...

a) Protein                                b) Fiber

c) Magic powers                                     d) Carbohydrates

4. List 5 examples of “Grains”

→wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley,

5. True or False: Grains are seeds

a) True b) False

6. Which of these products is NOT made from grain?

a) Cereal                               b) Porridge

c) Bread                   d) Oranges

7. Explain in less than 3 sentences why it is important for humans to include grains in their diet.

→ A diet rich in whole grains has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and some forms of cancer. People who eat whole grains as part of a healthy diet have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases.