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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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