Question

which is the best example of a balanced meal?
a. grilled salmon, quinoa, and roasted broccoli
b. doughnuts and coffee
c. chips, soda, and a sandwich
d. pasta with butter and soda
what is an example of a whole grain?
a. pastries
b. white bread
c. brown rice
d. white rice

Explanation:

First Question: Which is the best example of a balanced meal?

A balanced meal should include a good mix of protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables (or other sources of vitamins, minerals, and fiber). Option a (Grilled salmon, quinoa, and roasted broccoli) has salmon (protein), quinoa (carbohydrate), and broccoli (vegetable, fiber and nutrients). Option b has mostly sugar and caffeine. Option c has processed foods and sugar. Option d has refined carbs, fat, and sugar. So a is the balanced one.

Whole grains retain the entire grain kernel (bran, germ, endosperm). Brown rice is a whole grain as it has the bran and germ. Pastries, white bread, and white rice are refined (the bran and germ are removed), so they are not whole grains.

Answer:

a. Grilled salmon, quinoa, and roasted broccoli

Second Question: What is an example of a whole grain?