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 News provided by Share this article Share this article 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 preferences for breakfast, lunch and dinner.