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Which characteristic makes legumes a good food source for food-insecure populations?

A. They are a source of protein.

B. They are a source of fermented sugars.

C. They are a source of cereal.

D. They are a source of starchy carbohydrates

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they are a source of proteins

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Legumes contain both protein and carbohydrate. For example, most beans are about one-quarter protein and three-quarters carbohydrate. The protein makes them an especially high-quality food source for food-insecure populations, whose diets are often protein-deficient.
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