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What is the recommended serving size of whole grains?

Toby Smithson
Toby Smithson on behalf of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition & Dietetics
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A serving is considered 16 grams of whole grain (ingredient) in a whole grain product. Some exact serving sizes of whole grain foods are: 1/2 cup cooked brown rice, 100% whole grain pasta, oatmeal, or other cooked grain; 1 slice 100% whole grain bread; or 1 ounce of 100% whole grain cereal. Check the label for the whole grain symbol to help you decipher if a product is a whole grain.

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