Question

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

Answer 1

Legumes are much easier to grow than other plants, and are more adaptable.

Answer 2

Answer:

Legumes have numerous advantages for health and are also very good for soils.

Explanation:

From a health point of view, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, legumes are seeds that contain low sugar, low fat, high fiber, iron and antioxidants, all of which contribute to a better functioning of the human body. But also from an ecological perspective, this plants are great for restoring soils because their are the only group of plants capable of sequestering nitrogen from the atmosphere into the food webs. In food insecure populations usually one of the main problems is the poor state of soils, and also the need for high-nutrient aliments to fight diseases. That is why legumes are such a good source for them.