Cereal

Question 0

NUTRITIVE VALUE

Answer 0

Protein: LBV, for growth.
Fat: Small amounts, energy and insulation.
Carbohydrates: Main nutrient. Starch and fibre (gluten), unprocessed.
Vitamin B: Unprocessed, healthy nerves, release of energy.
Iron, Calcium and Phosphorus: Healthy blood, bones and teeth.
Water: Low.

Question 1

WHAT ARE CEREAL?

Answer 1

The seeds or grains of edible grass/plants, e.g: Wheat, barley and rice.

Question 2

BRAN

Answer 2

Outer lair of grain. Contains fibre, iron and vitamin B.

Question 3

ENDOSPERM

Answer 3

Large inner part. Contains starch and gluten (protein).

Question 4

GERM

Answer 4

Small inner part. Most nutritious, contains: protein, fat, and vitamin B.

Question 5

WHOLEGRAIN

Answer 5

Wholegrain ccereal products contain all of the grain.

Question 6

REFINED

Answer 6

Mainly composed of endosperm, e.g: white flour.

Question 7

FORTIFIED

Answer 7

Some of the vitamins and minerals removed during processing added back in or have extra nutrients added, e.g: breakfast cereal.