| A nutritious and healthy diet is the basis for optimum | | | | of years, providing the main source of fuel and |
| health and energy. To assure good health, you should | | | | energy for our bodies. |
| incorporate abundant amounts of whole grains into | | | | Whole grains provide a comprehensive nutritiously |
| your daily diet. The nutrients in whole grains help | | | | balanced meal, containing fiber, fats, carbohydrates, |
| promote good overall health and help reduce the risk | | | | protein and many vitamins and minerals. A kernel of |
| of many diseases, including some types of cancer. | | | | whole grain contains three parts, the central core |
| Whole grains are actually the seeds of various | | | | (80%), the germ (3%), and the bran (15%). A true |
| grasses. They are referred to as cereals and have | | | | whole grain product, rich in nutrients, will contain all |
| been the foundation of the human diet for thousands | | | | three parts of the grain. |