Whole Grains

A whole grain kernel has how many parts?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The bran of a whole grain is...

• the inner layer that has vitamins, minerals, protein, and plant compounds

• the middle layer of the grain made up mostly of carbs

• the hard, outer shell that contains fiber, minerals, and antioxidants

Once the whole grain has been cracked, crushed or had components removed, it then becomes a _______ grain.

• reactivated

• refined

• realigned

• readapted

"Refined" grains have what two parts removed?

• bran and endosperm

• endosperm and germ

• germ and bran

When a manufacturer adds in vitamins to a grain product AFTER it has been refined, the package will say _______.

• enhanced

• enriched

• fortified

• augmented

Oats are a member of the _____ family of plants.

• pampas

• grass

• wheat

• corn

When the husk is removed from an oat kernel, the kernel is then referred to as an ____ ____.

• oat groat

• oat chrote

• oat frote

• oat gloat

Which of the following cereal grains has the highest calcium content?

• sorghum

• wheat

• millet

• barley

This whole grain was found in the tombs of Egyptian kings.

• barley

• farro

• oats

• sorghum

This grain was cultivated in the Andes for over 5000 years and was known as the "mother grain". It's a seed instead of a grain and it is considered a superfood.

• farro

• amaranth

• quinoa

• spelt berries