Patterns of Legume Purchases and Consumption in the United States

Patterns of Legume Purchases and Consumption in the United States

Background: Legumes are an inexpensive, healthy source of protein, fiber, and micronutrients, have low greenhouse gas and water footprints, and enrich soil through nitrogen fixation. Although higher legume consumption is recommended under US dietary guidelines, legumes currently comprise only a mino...

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Main Authors: Richard D. Semba, Nihaal Rahman, Shutong Du, Rebecca Ramsing, Valerie Sullivan, Elizabeth Nussbaumer, David Love, Martin W. Bloem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:
beans
climate change
consumer
diet
greenhouse gas
legume
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.732237/full

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