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Dry beans, soybeans, peas, and lentils are called legumes.

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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.  

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