HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -The vegetable food group includes dark green vegetables, red and orange vegetables, starchy vegetables, and legumes (beans and peas).

Detailed explanation-2: -Botanically, beans are classified into a group of plant foods known as legumes. All legumes are members of a family of flowering plants called Fabaceae, also known as Leguminosae. These plants produce fruits and seeds inside a pod. As legumes are nutritionally unique, they’re sometimes considered their own food group.

Detailed explanation-3: -Beans, peas, and lentils are excellent sources of plant protein, and also provide other nutrients such as iron and zinc. Because they are similar to meats, poultry, and fish in their contribution of these nutrients, they are considered part of the protein foods group.