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Grains

Published on Nov 27, 2015

This haikudeck highlights the vegetable food group & references MyPlate.gov. See my store on TPT (http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teacher-Treasure-Hunter) for more health & nutrition products to use in the elementary classroom.

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GRAINs

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MyPlate.gov

  • My Plate is a government recommendation
  • Includes 5 food groups 
  • Grains, proteins, fruits, vegetables, dairy
  • More than 1/4 should be vegetables
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What Type of GRAINS?

  • Whole grains - brown rice & wild rice
  • Whole grains - whole wheat bread  
  • Whole grains - whole wheat pasta
  • Refined grains - spaghetti & macaroni
  • Refined grains - crackers & flour tortillas
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What counts?

  • bread - white or wheat
  • crackers, pretzels, pita bread & tortillas  
  • rice - white or brown
  • cereal - rolled oats, oatmeal &  barley
  • pasta - spaghetti, macaroni
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Why whole grains?

  • Lower risk of diabetes
  • B vitamins provide energy 
  • Whole grains are full of fiber
  • May reduce the risk of heart disease
  • Full of B vitamins & minerals
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Make at least half of your grains whole grains

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Eat a variety of whole grains!

Try new grains!
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