Third Grade
Worksheets
A Whole Lot of Whole Grains
This morning for breakfast I had one slice of whole wheat toast with jelly, some fruit, and a bowl of oatmeal. It was a great breakfast. It was also a tasty way to eat some of my recommended daily grains. Grains are an important food group. They contain dietary fiber, iron, and B vitamins. Foods made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, and barley are all grains. The USDA's MyPlate suggests that kids ages 4-13 eat 5-6 ounces of grains each day. One slice of bread, one cup of cereal, or 1/2 cup of cooked oatmeal or rice all equal a one ounce serving. At least half of the grains I eat should be whole grains. Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel. They are the healthiest grain choices. If .....
