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  Life is like an obstacle course that keeps you moving in all directions. When you're not taking the kids to school, you're picking them up from practice. Your responsibilities seem to increase at every turn and can include running a household, furthering your career, community involvement, social obligations, and building a happy, healthy family. You are an everyday athlete. Fuel up and reach for the gold! To download a PDF version of this page, please click here.
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 What are grains? - Grains are plants such as wheat, oats, barley, rye, corn and rice.
- Wheat is the most commonly used grain in the United States.
- Foods made from wheat can be enriched, made from one part of the wheat kernel with added vitamins and minerals, or whole, made from the entire wheat kernel.
- Wheat-based foods include baked goods, bread, cereal, crackers, pasta and tortillas.
Why does wheat keep me energized? - Wheat provides carbohydrates, the preferred source of fuel for your body.
- Both whole grain wheat and enriched wheat foods provide important vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins that help your body convert food to energy.
How much do I need? - Aim for at least 6 ounce equivalents of grain foods each day and choose whole grain foods for at least half your grain servings.
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...nearly 70 percent of moms recognize that their busy lives make them comparable to an athlete. |
...when your body is in need of energy, carbohydrates are its primary choice for fuel. Wheat is a premier source of carbohydrate fuel. |
...when in need of an energy boost, 40 percent of moms drink a caffeinated beverage. Instead, grab a snack that contains a nutrient- and carbohydrate- rich grain food for a healthy fuel. |
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...research shows that eating whole grain foods can help with weight management and help keep your heart healthy. |
...that you can burn a significant number of calories while doing housework. Vacuuming the house for 20 minutes can burn 80 calories.* |
...moderate play with your children for 20 minutes burns 95 calories, approximately the calories in one slice of enriched white bread.* *Calorie estimates are calculated based on a 70kg. (154 lb.) adult. |
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