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Legumes and Pulses: A Health and Wellness Journey

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Which of the following is a legume?

  1. Corn

  2. Wheat

  3. Soybean

  4. Rice


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Legumes are a type of plant that includes beans, lentils, and peas.

What is the main nutrient found in legumes and pulses?

  1. Carbohydrates

  2. Protein

  3. Fat

  4. Vitamins


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Legumes and pulses are a good source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues.

Which of the following is a health benefit of consuming legumes and pulses?

  1. Reduced risk of heart disease

  2. Improved blood sugar control

  3. Lower cholesterol levels

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Legumes and pulses have been shown to have a number of health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease, improving blood sugar control, and lowering cholesterol levels.

How much legumes and pulses should be consumed per week?

  1. 1 cup

  2. 2 cups

  3. 3 cups

  4. 4 cups


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The recommended intake of legumes and pulses is 3 cups per week.

Which of the following is a good way to incorporate legumes and pulses into your diet?

  1. Add them to soups and stews

  2. Use them as a meat substitute in tacos and burritos

  3. Sprinkle them on salads

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Legumes and pulses can be incorporated into your diet in a variety of ways, including adding them to soups and stews, using them as a meat substitute in tacos and burritos, and sprinkling them on salads.

What is the difference between legumes and pulses?

  1. Legumes are a type of pulse

  2. Pulses are a type of legume

  3. They are the same thing

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Legumes are a type of plant that includes beans, lentils, and peas. Pulses are the dried seeds of legumes.

Which of the following is a type of pulse?

  1. Chickpeas

  2. Kidney beans

  3. Black beans

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chickpeas, kidney beans, and black beans are all types of pulses.

What is the main carbohydrate found in legumes and pulses?

  1. Starch

  2. Fiber

  3. Sugar

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main carbohydrate found in legumes and pulses is starch.

Which of the following is a good source of iron?

  1. Lentils

  2. Black beans

  3. Kidney beans

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lentils, black beans, and kidney beans are all good sources of iron.

Which of the following is a good source of folate?

  1. Chickpeas

  2. Peas

  3. Black-eyed peas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chickpeas, peas, and black-eyed peas are all good sources of folate.

Which of the following is a good source of potassium?

  1. Kidney beans

  2. Black beans

  3. Lentils

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kidney beans, black beans, and lentils are all good sources of potassium.

Which of the following is a good source of magnesium?

  1. Peas

  2. Chickpeas

  3. Black-eyed peas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Peas, chickpeas, and black-eyed peas are all good sources of magnesium.

Which of the following is a good source of zinc?

  1. Lentils

  2. Black beans

  3. Kidney beans

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lentils, black beans, and kidney beans are all good sources of zinc.

Which of the following is a good source of copper?

  1. Chickpeas

  2. Peas

  3. Black-eyed peas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chickpeas, peas, and black-eyed peas are all good sources of copper.

Which of the following is a good source of manganese?

  1. Kidney beans

  2. Black beans

  3. Lentils

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kidney beans, black beans, and lentils are all good sources of manganese.

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