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| The primary source of energy for your body are carbohydrates. Grain foods are an easy way to ensure you meet your carbohydrate needs. |
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| Calories are a measure of how much energy is in the food you eat. The amount of calories you need to be healthy depends on your activity level, age and gender. |
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| Cholesterol naturally occurs in animal fat such as found in butter and eggs. Your body makes cholesterol, and therefore, limiting it in your diet is important. |
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| Whole grains have been shown to possess nutritional benefits. Whole grains are digested slowly, gradually releasing sugar that is present in the grain as starch. |
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| Sugars are simple carbohydrates that are absorbed rapidly into the body. Sugars are found in high amounts in juices, corn syrup, honey and cane sugar to name a few. |
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| Baked goods made from enriched flour contain added Iron, Niacin, Thiamin (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid and Calcium. |
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| While no official guidelines define what makes a food 'Natural,' natural foods tend to have ingredients that are derived from nature with minimal processing. |
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