Make Every Bite Count with Potatoes
Potatoes help support the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendation for increased nutrient-dense vegetable consumption
John Toaspern, Potatoes USA Chief Marketing Officer
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DENVER, Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ It s official: the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans have yet again confirmed the importance of eating more vegetables such as potatoes that provide potassium and vitamin C.
1 The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations focus on increased nutrient-dense vegetable consumption. Americans can take simple steps toward eating healthier by choosing potatoes. As a nutrient-dense vegetable, potatoes support all three healthy eating patterns - Healthy U.S., Healthy Vegetarian, and Healthy Mediterranean - defined in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Potatoes versatility also means they can easily fit into meals across a variety of personal and cultural