Whole Grains: What You Need to Know – PowerPoint Show (DOWNLOAD)
Learning objectives & benefits: MyPlate calls for making at least half of our grains whole — yet only about 1 in 6 grains Americans eat are whole. This fully updated 35-slide show teaches learners of all ages what whole grains are, what’s inside a grain kernel (bran, endosperm & germ), why whole grains matter, and a simple 3-step method to choose them: Is it a whole grain? Is it heart-healthy? Is it calorie-smart?
What’s inside:
- Real food photography and a labeled kernel diagram
- A fiber chart and a calories-per-ounce comparison
- How to read the label — what “whole” means and which words to ignore
- A two-part whole grain shopping list, easy swaps & an Instant Pot tip
- Grains around the world, family recipes & a popcorn tasting
- A fun pop quiz woven throughout to keep the group engaged
- Speaker notes on every slide for the presenter
- Two versions for PowerPoint Shows - English and Spanish 35 slides
- Two versions for handouts - one-page PDF overview
Perfect for clinics, classrooms, WIC, community wellness programs, and virtual / Zoom classes.
Pairs beautifully with the Meet the Kernel Whole Grain Kit, purchased separately
Delivered as an editable PowerPoint (.pptx) download.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this for?
Clinics, teachers, WIC, community wellness programs, and virtual or Zoom-class educators.
What grade or age level is it for?
All ages, with content suited to high school through adult.
How is it used?
A 35-slide bilingual (English and Spanish) PowerPoint download with speaker notes, a quiz, and a one-page handout, for in-person or virtual classes.
What does it teach?
What whole grains are, the parts of a grain kernel, why whole grains matter, and a 3-step method to choose them.
What guidelines does it reference?
USDA MyPlate (make half your grains whole) and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
What products pair well with it?
The Meet the Kernel kit and bundle, the Whole Grain banner, and the Go for the Whole Grain brochure card.