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Fiber Filled Grains!

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Goals for today

1. Learn the important role fiber plays in the diet.

2. Learn the difference between whole grains and refined grains and how it is connected with fiber.

3. Understand that the My Plate Guide must be followed in order to reach the fiber goal each day.

4. Be able to list foods that are high in fiber.


What is Fiber?

Fiber is a special type of carbohydrate that passes through the digestive system (stomach and intestines) almost unchanged and unbroken.

Fiber swells up in the body, absorbs water and passes through the body

unbroken.


Demonstration

Purpose: illustrate the fiber phenomenonMaterials: 1 sponge and a bowl or cup of water

• The sponge acts in a similar way compared to fiber.• Fiber enters the mouth and goes into the stomach

it becomes bigger because it absorbs water as it passes.

• Fiber pushes other food down the digestive tract.


Why do we need Fiber?

• Makes you feel full

• Fights against certain cancers, heart disease and other illnesses.

• Prevents constipation and helps decrease diarrhea

• Increases bulk of your stool

• It slows down the rate of food going through the body

• It increases the water amount in your stool


Parts of a whole grain

Germ

EndospermBran

Does anyone know which part of a whole grain contains the most fiber?

Types of Fiber

There are two types of fiber: –Insoluble –Soluble

Each type of fiber has specific functions that they perform in the body and you can get both of these fibers from food.


Sources of Fiber

Fiber Rich Foods: – Wheat bran– Whole cereal grains – Vegetables – Leafy vegetables (like spinach) – Citrus fruit– Apples– Beans and peas – Oats (oatmeal)– Seeds and nuts


Putting the Pieces Together

Follow the Choose My Plate guide to achieve the recommended amount of fiber you need per day.

Your Goal:Eat more fiber rich foods this week! Try going shopping with your parents and help them pick whole grains, fruits, and vegetables that are rich in fiber.


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