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What is the main reason why whole grains are considered healthy?
What is the main reason why whole grains are considered healthy?
- They have more nutrients and fiber (correct)
- They are high in protein
- They are low in carbohydrates
- They have less fiber and nutrients
What is unique about the bran around a popcorn kernel?
What is unique about the bran around a popcorn kernel?
- It's soft and fragile
- It's high in protein
- It's edible
- It's hard and strong (correct)
What happens to the endosperm when a popcorn kernel is heated?
What happens to the endosperm when a popcorn kernel is heated?
- It stays the same
- It becomes crispy
- It disappears
- It turns into jelly (correct)
What is the main function of proteins in the body?
What is the main function of proteins in the body?
What is the primary source of amino acids in the body?
What is the primary source of amino acids in the body?
Why are lean meats considered healthier than fatty meats?
Why are lean meats considered healthier than fatty meats?
Which of the following is an example of a 'good' fat?
Which of the following is an example of a 'good' fat?
What is the main difference between whole grains and other grains?
What is the main difference between whole grains and other grains?
What do vegetables provide for energy?
What do vegetables provide for energy?
What is the part of the plant that your body can't easily break down?
What is the part of the plant that your body can't easily break down?
What are the small, hard, dry fruits of tall grasses?
What are the small, hard, dry fruits of tall grasses?
What is the largest part of a grain kernel?
What is the largest part of a grain kernel?
What is the difference between brown bread and white bread?
What is the difference between brown bread and white bread?
What is the part of the grain that gives the young plant its food?
What is the part of the grain that gives the young plant its food?
What is the benefit of eating enough fiber?
What is the benefit of eating enough fiber?
Study Notes
Importance of Vegetables
- Vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates, providing energy without excess calories.
- Leafy, dark-green "super vegetables" like kale and spinach are rich in vitamins A and C, and calcium.
- These nutrients help maintain healthy eyes, strong bones, and quick healing.
Fiber in Vegetables
- Fiber is the part of the plant that the body can't easily break down, like the strings of celery.
- Eating enough fiber helps with regular bowel movements and comfortable digestion.
Grains
- Grains are small, hard, dry fruits of tall grasses, such as corn, wheat, rice, millet, and barley.
- A grain kernel is made up of three parts: bran, germ, and endosperm.
- Whole grains provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals, while refined grains lack these nutrients.
Types of Bread
- Brown breads are made from whole grains, providing more nutrients and fiber due to the inclusion of bran and germ.
- White breads are made from refined grains, lacking nutrients and fiber due to the removal of bran and germ.
Popcorn
- Popcorn is a special type of corn that pops due to the hard bran and endosperm, which traps steam and builds pressure until the kernel bursts.
Protein Foods
- Protein foods include meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, beans, tofu, and nuts, which are essential for building and repairing body tissues.
- Proteins are built from amino acids, with the body needing all types of amino acids to function properly.
- Meat, fish, poultry, and eggs contain the full set of amino acids, while plant-based foods can provide the full set through a balanced diet.
Lean Meats vs. Fatty Meats
- Fat is a necessary nutrient, but some fats are healthier than others.
- Lean meats like chicken and turkey, and good fats like those found in fish, nuts, avocados, tofu, and beans, are healthier than fatty meats like red meats.
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