1. WHOLE GRAIN TRIVIA

2. True or False: A whole grain is comprised of the bran, endosperm, and germ

3. Answer: True!

4. Which of the following is NOT a whole grain? A. Oatmeal B. Popcorn C. Brown Rice D. Corn Flakes

5. Which of the following is NOT a whole grain? A. Oatmeal B. Popcorn C. Brown Rice D. Corn Flakes Corn flakes are refined grains. Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ. This is done to give grains a finer texture and improve their shelf life, but it also removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins.

6. True or False: Multi-grain and seven-grain bread are always 100% whole grain.

7. Answer: False *Check the labels for all grain products! The first ingredient on the list should be “whole wheat” or “whole grain” flour if the food is truly whole grain.

8. What part of the plant is a whole grain?

9.  Answer: The Seed! (also known as the kernel)

10.  One bushel of wheat contains how many kernals? A. 10 B. 100 C. 100,000 D. 1,000,000

11.  One bushel of wheat contains how many kernels? A. 10 B. 100 C. 100,000 D. 1,000,000 That’s a lot of kernels!

12. Oats are good for the heart because… A. They increase the rate the heart beats, so it pumps more blood B. They help lower bad cholesterol C. They thicken the heart wall to make it stronger D. They don’t help the heart at all

13. Oats are good for the heart because… A. They increase the rate the heart beats, so it pumps more blood B. They help lower bad cholesterol C. They thicken the heart wall to make it stronger D. They don’t help the heart at all Oats are high in fiber which helps “sweep out” the bad cholesterol in the blood.

14. True or False:  All brown colored breads are whole grain.

15.  Answer: False  Remember to check the ingredient list on the nutrition label!