legumes are categorized in the protein and vegetable section of myplate true or false

Question

need to its true or false

 

Answer 1

Umesh,

 

Legumes are protein or provide protein in the diet, their protein content is plant protein and therefore, they are also included in vegetable section of Myplate.

 

However, legume protein is incomplete implying that it does not provide all the essential amino acids and therefore, variety of legumes and beans are essential for complete nutrition. That is another reason for including them in vegetable section.

 

Hope this helps.