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AND FIBER
GRAINS,
GRAINS,
GLORIOUS
Grains are the primary source of
carbohydrates needed to provide
fuel for the body.
THERE ARE THREE PARTS OF
EVERY GRAIN KERNEL
BRAN
The hard, outer coating on the grain
kernel is called the BRAN.
The bran is the part of the grain kernel
that contains the FIBER.
The bran is included in WHOLE
GRAIN products but is missing in
white flour.
GERM
The germ is the embryo of the plant. It
contains all of the NUTRIENTS it needs to
grow a new plant.
rich source of Vitamin E