HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Make at least half the grains in your diet whole grains. You can find whole-grain versions of rice, bread, cereal, flour and pasta at most grocery stores. Examples of whole grains and whole-grain foods include: Barley.

Detailed explanation-2: -To make half your grains whole grains, substitute a whole-grain product for a refined-grain product. For example, eat 100% whole-wheat bread or bagels instead of white bread or bagels, or brown rice instead of white rice. Popcorn, a whole grain, can be a healthy snack. Make it with little or no added salt or butter.

Detailed explanation-3: -The new 2010 Dietary Guidelines suggest that half of your grains be from whole grains. When grains are processed the germ, bran and endosperm are removed. This creates white flour, white rice and refined corn meal, to name a few examples.

Detailed explanation-4: -The amount of grains you need depends on your age, sex and level of physical activity. Recommended daily amounts are in the chart. Most Americans consume enough grains, but few are whole grains. At least half of all your grain choices should be whole grains.