What is the key message about grains from MyPyramid? Lesson 1

Make half your grains whole.

Lesson 1 What are the 3 parts of a grain kernel?

Bran, Germ and Endosperm

Lesson 1 True or False? During the milling process, conditioning is a blending process that mixes different types of wheat together to make flour.

False

Lesson 1 Egyptians buried mummies with necklaces of this grain around their necks. Was it corn, barley or wheat?

Barley

Lesson 1 I form the outer layer of the grain kernel and am a rich source of fiber, B-vitamins and phytochemicals. Who am I?

Bran

Lesson 1 Wheat grains grow at the top of the plant and are packed together in clusters. What are these clusters called? Hint: Think about a part of your body that helps you hear.

Ears

Lesson 1 I am the largest part of a whole grain kernel. My friends call me “Starchy”. Who am I?

Endosperm

Lesson 2 True or False? A portion is the amount you choose to eat.

True

Lesson 2 Give an example of a “visual cue” that could help you estimate how much you eat.

Possible answers: Baseball = 1 cup of cereal Compact disc = 1 slice of bread Deck of cards = 2-3 ounces of meat Hockey puck = 1 bagel Pair of dice = 1 ounce of cheese Compact disc = 1 pancake or waffle

Lesson 2 Name one simple way to identify whole grain foods.

The first ingredient is “whole” grain. Look for the word – “whole”.

Lesson 2 Your school cafeteria is serving the following menu at lunch today. Can you pick out the whole grain foods from this menu? Teriyaki Chicken Brown rice Oriental Vegetables Whole wheat roll Milk

Brown Rice Whole Wheat Roll

Lesson 2 As a “whole grain food detective” you are always on the look-out for tasty whole grain foods. In your kitchen cupboard, you find: Wheat Thins, Triscuit and Ritz. Which is a whole grain cracker you could pick for a snack?

The cracker with whole grain as the first ingredient on the ingredient list.

Lesson 2 Along with squash and beans, he kept Native American people alive for centuries. Who is he?

Poppa Corn

Lesson 3 How many servings of whole grain foods should you eat each day?

Half of your whole grain servings – 3 or more

Lesson 3 Name 3 important health benefits from eating whole grain foods.

Heart health More energy Feel full longer

Lesson 3 List a step to set a goal to eat more whole grain foods.

1. See the need to change. 2. Set a goal. 3. Keep track of your progress. 4. Reward yourself for success.

Lesson 3 How can you make sure you have whole grain foods in your home for meals and snacks?

Ask parents or adults in your home to buy whole grain foods, prepare and eat these foods with you.

Lesson 3 How can parents and other adults in your home help you eat more whole grain foods?

Set a good example by eating more whole grain foods.

Lesson 3 This grain is very popular in Asia, where 95% of the world’s supply is consumed.

Patty Rice

Lesson 4 If you have: a bowl of whole grain cereal for breakfast and eat a sandwich with two slices of whole grain bread for lunch, how many servings of whole grain foods did you have?

3

Lesson 4 Makeover the following breakfast menu so you get one serving of whole grain food: Egg, Juice and Refined White Toast.

Have whole wheat toast instead.

Lesson 4 True or False? The ingredients for whole grain trail mix are raisins, nuts, and licorice.

False Whole grain trail mix is made from whole grain cereal and dried fruit.

Lesson 4 If you wanted to make a whole grain peanut butter sandwich and you only had refined white bread, peanut butter, grape jelly at home, what would you need to add to your shopping list?

Whole Grain Bread

Lesson 4 True or False? Planning menus for meals ahead of time can help you eat the 3 or more whole grain servings each day.

True

Lesson 4 Nickname: "Staff of Life" for his excellent nutrition and versatility.

Kernel Wheat

Lesson 4 1. Let them taste whole grain toast. OR 2. Let them see and touch whole grain toast. Which of these two ideas could help you convince your friends to try whole grain foods?

Taste new whole grain foods.

Lesson 5 True or False? A good way to have more whole grain foods in your home is to tell your parents that you don’t like these foods.

False

Lesson 5 Which of the following would you say to someone in your family if you wanted them to try a new whole grain product? 1. “This sure tastes good.” OR 2. “This is really yucky.”

“This sure tastes good!”

Lesson 5 Children may need to try a new food a few times before they like it. True or False?

True

Lesson 5 To make pizza a healthier food, you can: 1. Add pepperoni 2. Add extra cheese 3. Make the crust whole grain

Make the crust whole grain.

Lesson 5 He loves to be made into hot or cold cereals, cookies, granola, breads, and muffins.

Cooli-Oat