The importance of legumes as a protein source in Asian diets

The importance of legumes as a protein source in Asian diets

Cowell, R. Book author

Shanhua, Tainan AVRDC Taiwan

1978

p.35-39

SB205.M8I5

The vegetable legumes are concentrated sources of protein and, in human nutrition, assume particular usefulness as fortifiers of cereal grains for the very young. During infancy and early childhood the cereal grains are inadequate in protein to support normal growth and development. For older children and adults, cereal-based diets generally satisfy protein requirements given the usual pattern of eating cereals with varying amounts of animal protein. In populations where low-protein starchy roots provide the major food source, the use of vegetable legumes may become the major dietary protein source. The present paper discuss production, nutritional quality, potential for increased use, and problems and production potential for legumes in Asia. [AS]

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