Fruits contain seeds and come from the flowering part of a plant. Vegetables are the edible parts of a plant, like the leaves, bulbs, roots, or stems. Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals, ...

In the United States, the government sorts food into five categories: dairy, fruit, grains, protein and vegetables. Potatoes are currently classified as a vegetable. But a government agency called the ...

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(The Hill) — Fourteen senators are calling on the departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) to keep the potato classified as a vegetable, amid reports that a joint advisory ...

Boil ’em. Mash ’em. Stick ’em in a stew. Feed them to your picky toddler who won’t eat anything else. Steal them off of your partner’s plate after you’ve insisted you’re not hungry. Throw them in the ...