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Dry Bean Production

Dry beans, soybeans, peas, and lentils are called legumes.
Of the food groups listed on the food Guide Pyramid, which group do you think dry beans belong to?

Meat/Fish/Poultry

Fruit

Vegetables

Dairy

Grain

Fat

Dry beans and legumes are vegetables.

However, dry beans can also be eaten as 1 serving of the meat , fish, and poultry (protein) group.

Important Note:
Dry beans are part of the legume group, dried beans are not.

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