MyPlate Foods to Increase: Whole Grains (FCS80005/FY1297)

Whole grain breadA higher intake of whole grains is associated with a lower body mass index (BMI) and distribution of fat around the abdomen, but only 7% of American adults meet the recommended intake. This 3-page fact sheet provides information on whole grains and their health benefits as well as how to include whole grains in your diet. Written by Jonathan Holzinger and Karla Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1297

Búsqueda de palabras del grupo de los granos (FCS8725Span /FY426)

Busque en la sopa de letras alimentos del grupo de los granos. Algunos de estos granos pueden ser nuevos para usted, búsquelos en su próxima visita al supermercado y prepare nuevas recetas. ¡Puede que uno de estos granos se convierta en su favorito!
This 1-page fact sheet was written by Isabel Valentin-Oquendo and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy426

Gloriously Good Whole Grains (FCS8990/FY1222)

You know they are good for you and that you should eat more of them, but have you ever really wondered what “whole grains” are and why they are important? If you have, you probably are not alone. Would you like to know if all grains created equal or how to tell the difference between a refined grain and a whole grain? Well, look no further. This 3-page fact sheet will answer your questions about whole grains and help you understand what makes whole grains so glorious. Written by Paula G. Harris and Karla P. Shelnutt and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1222

Grains Word Search (FCS8725/FY425)

Search for foods from the Grain Group in the word search below. Some of these grains may be new to you, but try looking for them in the supermarket and then try a new recipe. Maybe you will find a new favorite! This 1-page fact sheet was written by Isabel Valentín-Oquendo and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy425

FSHN1013/FS161 Shopping for Health: Whole Grains

FSHN1013, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Wendy J. Dahl and Lauren Foster, describes the difference betweeb whole grains and refined grains, how many grains we need, and how to shop for foods that contain whole grains. Contains references. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, November 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs161