grain in human nutrition

"This photo-illustrated book for beginning readers introduces the grain food group and discusses its place in a balanced diet. Includes picture glossary and index."--.

Presents a discussion of the benefits of foods that are made with grain, including cereal, spaghetti, and bread, and covers health benefits for growing children and the various types of grain plants found around the world, such as sorghum, rice, and millet.

Discusses where grains come from, how foods made from grain gets to your plate, and what makes it such an important food group.

Discusses grains as one of the five groups on the food pyramid, explains where grains come from, how they are used in foods, how they look and taste, and why they are healthy, and suggests grains for every meal.

Introduces grains, their characteristics, healthful benefits, and suggested servings for a balanced diet.

Simple text and photographs present the foods that are part of the grains group and their nutritional importance.

Presents a discussion of the benefits of foods that are made with grain, including cereal, spaghetti, and bread, and covers health benefits for growing children and the various types of grain plants found around the world, such as sorghum, rice, and millet.

An introduction to cereals that describes different foods in the grains group and discusses their health benefits.

An introduction to the Food Guide Pyramid, focusing on the grain group, the health benefits of these foods, and correct portion size.