According to MyPlate, most teens should eat 6 to 10 ounce-equivalents from the grains group each day. This may seem like a lot. The mild taste of basic grains, however, makes them very versatile. With corn, wheat, rice, oats, barley, and rye all being popular in the United States, you have a variety of grains from which to choose. You can add a number of other ingredients to grains to make them sweet or savory. You can easily include them in every meal throughout the day.
This activity will help you discover the many ways you can use grains in your meal planning. Use the websites indicated to help you answer the following questions. As you choose recipes, keep in mind that at least half your choices should include whole grains as the main ingredient.