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9 Cards in this Set
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Bran |
Thefibrous shell of a grain that contains the most nutrients |
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Endosperm |
The kernel that makes up the bulk of the grain and which contains a small amount of vitamins and minerals |
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Germ |
The smallest part of the grain that contains many nutrients and healthy fats |
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Processed grains |
Grains from which the bran and germ have been removed, leaving behind the endosperm, which is mainly carbohydrates with few nutrients |
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Whole grains |
Grains which have not been processed or refined and are therefore more nutritious than processed grains. Whole grains contain more essential nutrients-- Vitamin E, thiamine, iron, magnesium, plus fiber and antioxidants--than processed grains |
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Refined grains (or processed grains) |
Refinedgrains are finer in texture and have a longer shelf life than whole grains, but themilling process has removed iron, B complex vitamins, and fiber |
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Enriched grains |
Grains from which certain nutrients that were removed during processing are added back |
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Fortified grains |
Processed grains to which have been added nutrients that don’t occur naturally |
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Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol |
"Bad" cholesterol transported in the circulation by low-density lipoprotein, the elevation of which is directly related to the risk of coronary artery disease and cholesterol-related morbidity |
