31. Foods of vegetable origin – cereals, wheat, pulses (legumes) and nuts.
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What is the main dietary role of cereals?
They are the main sources of energy.
What nutrients do cereals provide besides energy?
Proteins, minerals, and B vitamins.
What is the protein content of cereals?
6–12%
What is the nutritional limitation of cereals?
They are deficient in essential amino acids.
What is the protein range of wheat?
9–16%.
What are the limiting amino acids in wheat?
Lysine and threonine.
What is the protein content in pulses?
20–25%.
Which amino acids are pulses poor in?
Methionine and cysteine.
Which amino acid is abundant in pulses?
Lysine.
What vitamins are pulses rich in?
B1 and B2.
Nuts – What do nuts provide in small bulk?
Fat and good quality protein.
What vitamins do nuts provide
B-vitamins.
What minerals are present in nuts?
Calcium, phosphorus, and iron.