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Poster: Benefit of pulses for nutrition

Year of publication 2017

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 1p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Poster, banner

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) 1. Pulses are rich in protein and iron; 2. Pulses are abundantly available and inexpensive in Myanmar; 3. Proteins in pulses can be better used by the body when combined with cereals such as rice; 4. Iron absorption is maximized if pulses are combined with vitamin C–rich foods (for example guava, orange, mango, papaya, pineapple, lemon); 5. Drinking tea or coffee with meals, on the other hand, has the opposite effect. 6. Consumption of pulses can help prevent anaemia, reduce risk of coronary he art disease, and promote bone health, growth and development. 7. Pulses are an excellent complementary food for infants and young children to meet their daily nutritional needs for healthy growth.

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