1. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. Get on the Whole Grain Train Erin Laurie, MS, RD, LD Kansas Wheat Spokesperson Consultant Dietitian 785-893-2857 erlaurie@realappranch.com

2. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. What are whole-grains?

3. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. Following is the official definition of whole grains, approved and endorsed by the Whole Grains Council in May 2004: Whole grains or foods made from them contain all the essential parts and naturally-occurring nutrients of the entire grain seed. If the grain has been processed (e.g., cracked, crushed, rolled, extruded, and/or cooked), the food product should deliver approximately the same rich balance of nutrients that are found in the original grain seed.

4. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. © General Mills Parts of a Grain 4

5. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. Why Whole Grains? Reduced risk of disease: – Heart disease – Some cancers – Diabetes Digestive health Weight control 5

6. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. B Vitamins Trace Minerals Carbohydrates Magnesium Phytonutrients Antioxidants Plant Stanols and Sterols Fiber Whole Grains Have Grain Benefits PLUS More 6

7. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. Whole Grain Benefits Phytonutrients Phyto = plant Nutrients = substances that protect health Antioxidants Protect cells from damage “Rust-proofing for the body” Plant Stanols and Plant Sterols Lower blood cholesterol levels by interfering with its absorption 7

8. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. Make Half Your Grains Whole If you are a… Grain* (ounce-equivalents) Whole Grain (ounce-equivalents) Woman Older Adult (51+ years) Teenage girl Child (9-13 years) 5-63 Teenage boy Man (31-50 years) 73.5 Man (19-30 years)84 * The recommended amount of grains is based on calorie needs. Amounts noted are appropriate for individuals who get less than 30 min. of moderate physical activity daily. 8

9. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. What's a serving? 1 Cup Ready-to-Eat Cereal Made with Whole Grain 1 Slice Bread Made with Whole Grain 1/2 Cup Cooked Brown Rice, Pasta, Oatmeal 5 Crackers Made with Whole Grain 1 Small Waffle 1 Small Muffin Made with Whole Grain (2 ½" diameter) Serving Ounce-Equivalent 9

10. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. Classes of Wheat Hard Red Winter- Kansas Wheat production is 95% Hard White- Kansas Wheat production is 4%. Hard Red Spring Soft White Soft Red Winter- Kansas Wheat production is 1% Durum

11. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. Storage of Whole Wheat Flour Store in airtight containers in a cool (60 degrees or less), dry place. Refrigerate whole grain flour, cracked wheat, for up to 6 months Freeze indefinitely

12. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. How Do I Find Whole Grain Products? 12

13. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. Label-Reading for Whole Grain Look for “Whole Grain” as a Leading Ingredient 13

14. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. Look for an FDA-Approved Health Claim 14 Diets rich in whole grain foods and other plant foods, and low in total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risks of heart disease and certain cancers.

15. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. Whole Grains Council Stamp Program For products offering a half- serving or more of whole grain. Contains at least 8g whole grain per serving. For products where ALL of the grain is whole grain. Contains at least 16g whole grain per serving. Whole Grain Stamps appear courtesy of the Whole Grains Council Look for Whole Grain Symbols 15

16. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. How Can I Get More Whole Grains on the Menu? 16

17. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. What whole-grains have you served on your menus? What is the response towards these foods?

18. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. Whole Grain Tips Make Easy Substitutions Choose…Instead Of… Cereal Made with Whole GrainCereal Made without Whole Grain Whole Wheat BreadWhite or “Wheat” Bread Brown RiceWhite Rice Crackers Made with Whole Grain Crackers without Whole Grain Whole Wheat PastaRegular Pasta PopcornPretzels 18

19. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. Whole Grain Tips for “Picky” Eaters “Sneak” whole grain into everyday foods: Whole wheat flour or oat flour for up to half the flour in flour-based recipes Crumbs from whole grain crackers or bread in meatloaf or hamburgers Rolled oats or crushed, unsweetened cereal made with whole grain as breading Barley, brown rice or bulgur wheat in soups, stews, casseroles, or stir-fries 19

20. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. Whole Grain Tips Make your snacks whole grain: Snack on ready-to-eat cereal made with whole grain – try a handful or have it with milk or yogurt Enjoy popcorn (easy on the butter and salt) or pretzels made with whole grain Mix up some trail mix for an on-the-go snack – with cereal made with whole grain, dried fruit, and nuts Make your own baked whole grain tortilla chips using whole wheat flour tortillas or corn tortillas made with whole grain cornmeal 20

21. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. Whole-Grains Sampling Whole Wheat Pizza Crust Neat Wheat Joes

22. © 2009, General Mills, Inc. Get on the Whole Grain Train! Erin Laurie, MS, RD, LD Kansas Wheat Spokesperson Consultant Dietitian 785-893-2857 erlaurie@realappranch.com