NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Like pulses, oil seeds nuts are rich in protein and in addition they contain a high level of fat. Hence they are not only good sources of protein but are concentrated source of energy. They do not contain an appreciable amount of carbohydrate but contain high level of B-vitamins.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nuts with high amounts of proteins – Example groundnuts which contain about 25% proteins. Even almonds and pistachios contain around 20% proteins. Most of the protein rich nuts contain high amount of fats also.

Detailed explanation-3: -Texturized vegetable proteins Oilseed proteins: Oilseed crops, soybeans, rapeseed/canola, cottonseed, peanut/groundnut, and sunflower seed are the major sources of protein, whereas sesame, safflower, flaxseed and linseed are minor sources.