Defining Nutritional and Functional Niches of Legumes: A Call for Clarity to Distinguish a Future Role for Pulses in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Defining Nutritional and Functional Niches of Legumes: A Call for Clarity to Distinguish a Future Role for Pulses in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Legume food crops can contribute to the solution of diet-related public health challenges. The rich diversity of the botanical family Fabaceae (Leguminosae) allows legumes to fill numerous nutritional niches. Pulses (i.e., a subgroup of legumes including chickpeas, cowpeas, dry beans, dry peas, and...

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Main Authors: Chelsea Didinger, Henry J. Thompson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
legumes
pulses
dietary fiber
dietary guidelines for Americans
oilseed legumes
nutrition
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/4/1100

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