Write one example of each food group and the nutrients present in them: a) Cereals b) Legumes c) Oil seeds d) Vegetables
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cereals: rice, nutrients: Folate, Fiber, iron
legumes: soya bean, Legumes provide a range of essential nutrients including protein, carbohydrates, dietary fibre, minerals and vitamins. Legumes contain relatively low quantities of the essential amino acid methionine (which is found in higher amounts in grains).
oil seeds: sun flower, Some of the health benefits of sunflower oil include its ability to improve heart health, boost energy, strengthen the immune system, improve your skin health, prevent cancer, lower cholesterol, protect against asthma, and reduce inflammation.
vegetables: cauliflower, Vegetables are important part of healthy eating and provide a source of many nutrients, including potassium, fiber, folate (folic acid) and vitamins A, E and C.