In which category of food will you put pulses, legumes and milk?
Body-building
Food is broadly classified into three groups depending upon the function it performs in the body.
1. Body-building foods: These are protein-rich foods. For example, nuts, milk, meat, pulses, legumes, oilseeds, fish etc.
2. Energy-giving foods: These foods are rich in carbohydrates and fats. For example, oil, sugar, jaggery etc.
3. Protective foods: These are rich in vitamins, minerals and water, For example, fruits and vegetables.