Rice Fits
According to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, enriched and whole grain products, like enriched white rice and whole grain brown rice, are among the food groups that should form the basis of a healthy diet. Rice, a nutrient-rich complex carbohydrate, fits well in today's recommendations to get the most nutrition from calories consumed and provides the energy the body needs for physical activity. In fact, the Dietary Reference Intakes Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for carbohydrates is 45-65% of total calories.
For nutrition information on all foods, visit:
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 24
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Below are nutrition pamphlets and fact sheets for more information:
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