What are vegetables?
Q: What are vegetables?
A: Vegetables are parts of plants that are eaten by humans as food as part of a meal. This includes the flowers, fruits, stems, leaves, roots and seeds.
Q: Are carrots and potatoes considered vegetables?
A: Yes, since they are eaten by humans they are classified as vegetables even though they are part of the root of the plant.
Q: Is a tomato a vegetable or fruit?
A: Botanically speaking tomatoes are fruits because they have seeds but they are often thought of as vegetables.
Q: What is produce?
A: Produce is another term for both fruits and vegetables.
Q: What vitamins and minerals can be found in vegetables?
A: Vegetables contain vitamins A, B, C and D along with minerals and carbohydrates.
Q: How many servings of fruit and vegetables should people eat everyday according to the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
A: The USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends eating five to nine servings of fruit and vegetables everyday depending on age and gender.
