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Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

International Year of Rice, 2004: Rice and Nutrition

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the nutritional value of rice.
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US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: All About the Grains Group

For Students 9th - 10th
There are two types of grains: whole grains and refined grains. Learn about each and find examples. Click on the "Grains Food Gallery" link to see examples, images, and serving sizes of different grains.
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Harvard University

Harvard School of Public Health: The Nutrition Source: Fiber

For Students 9th - 10th
Why is fiber important to our diets? How can we get the fiber we need from the food we eat? In addition to answering the above questions, this website also describes the diseases and disorders we can avoid by eating fiber-rich foods.
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US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: How to Eat More Whole Grain Food

For Students 9th - 10th
Find notes at this website that will help you eat whole grains at meals and for snacks. Includes tips for reading food labels and teaching young children how to make healthy food choices.
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Hey Pop!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
One of the best sounds and smells is fresh popcorn! At the movies, at the fair, or at home, everyone likes to munch on popcorn. What is your favorite brand? Is the most expensive the best? You will conduct a taste test to find out. You...
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US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: Why Is It Important to Eat Grains, Especially Whole Grains?

For Students 9th - 10th
"Why is it important to eat grains, especially whole grains?" This website has the answer. Read about the "health benefits" of eating whole grains and learn about the nutrients found in whole grains.