FDA Food Pyramid: Grains and cereals make up the base of the Food Guide Pyramid. These foods provide complex carbohydrates (starches), which are an important source of energy, especially in low fat^* diets. They also provide vitamins^*, minerals, and fiber^*. The Food Guide Pyramid suggests 6 to 11 servings of these foods a day.
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FIBER^*
Whole grain^* breads are high in fiber^*, which is important for many health concerns. High fiber^* consumption has indications in reducing heart disease, lowering cholesterol^*, decreasing risk of certain cancers, weight control and digestive health among other things.

Bread, a Low Fat^* Food
Aren't starchy foods fattening?
No, breads (and other starchy foods) are generally low in fat^*. It is what we put on bread in the form of butter, jams, cinnamon and sugar, etc… that can make bread higher in fat^* and calories.

BREAD FACT
To get the fiber^* you need, choose several servings a day of foods made from whole grains, such as whole-wheat^* bread and whole-grain cereals.
(USDA Food Guide Pyramid Booklet © 1996)