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University of Illinois Extension: Food for Thought: Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta WebsiteUniversity of Illinois Extension: Food for Thought: Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta Website
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University of Illinois Extension: Food for Thought: Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta

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In addition to explaining the nutritional value of foods in the "Bread, cereal, rice, and pasta," group, this website includes information on serving size and book resources on foods in the bread group. Also included is a recipe for making "Gorp," a mix including two cereals. Based on the pre-2005 guidelines.

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