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Answer the following questions and then check your answers in the Answer Key at the back of this course manual. Do not submit your answers to Independent Study.

Identify the following statements as true or false.

  1. It is recommended that an adult eat sparingly from the Grains Group.
  2. The Grains Group includes foods such as cereal, pasta, bread and butter.
  3. One-half hamburger bun is the equivalent of one ounce from the Grains Group.
  4. The main nutrients provided by grains are carbohydrates, calcium, and protein.
  5. Foods from the Grain Group can be combined with other foods to obtain a complete protein.
  6. Whole grain products are also called converted.
  7. There is no difference between long and short grain rice.
  8. The endosperm comprises the largest portion of a grain kernel.
  9. Most of the fat in a kernel is in the germ.
  10. Enriched products have the same type and amount of nutrients as can be found in whole grain products.
  11. One English muffin is the equivalent of one ounce from the grains Group.
  12. The nutritional value of a grain product can be affected by the way it is processed.
  13. Grain products are rich in high-value proteins.
  14. The bran of a kernel contains the fiber.
  15. In the number of recommended servings per day, the Grains Group is second to the Vegetables Group.

Before you proceed with this, make sure you can answer the following questions; if you are unsure of an answer, study your readings again.

  1. For best quality and flavor, how soon after purchase should you use dried pasta?
  2. Why is pasta so popular?
  3. When buying dried pasta, what do you look for?
  4. When buying fresh pasta, what do you look for?
  5. When buying frozen pasta, what do you look for?
  6. How does adding oil to cooking water affect pasta?
  7. How does rinsing affect cooked pasta?
  8. Why should cooked rice be fluffed with a fork?
  9. What kind of liquids can add extra flavor to cooked rice?
  10. Assuming average climatic conditions, what is the best way to store dried pasta and grains?
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