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What’s the difference between whole grain and fiber?
A. Whole grain and fiber are the same
B. Whole grain is a type of fiber
C. Fiber is just one part of the whole grain
D. Difference? There is no difference

If you answered C, fiber is just one part of the whole grain, you’re right. But most people get this question wrong. In fact, a recent survey found that 64% of consumers don’t know the difference between whole grain and fiber. Although many whole grains provide fiber, whole grains contain a host of other important nutrients including several B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folate) and minerals such as iron, magnesium, and selenium. Experts recommend eating three or more whole grain servings per day for a healthy digestive system, to help with weight management, and to lower the risk of heart disease.

To learn more about whole grains, watch our video clip on Whole Grains.
You can also check out the USDA MyPyramid website at http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/grains_why.html

This entry was posted on Thursday, September 20th, 2007 at 9:35 am.
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