| USDA/HHS Dietary Guidelines and Potatoes |
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 The 2005 Dietary Guidelines, released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), provide Americans with important recommendations on food sources that include essential vitamins and nutrients necessary for a healthy diet. Potatoes contain many of the essential nutrients that the dietary guidelines recommend Americans increase in their diet.
One medium sized potato, eaten with the skin on: - Is just 110 calories.
- Has nearly half of the Daily Value for vitamin C.
- Is one of the best sources of potassium and fiber in the produce section.
- Is a great way to eat your veggies!
 According to the USDA MyPyramid guidelines:
1 medium skin-on baked potato = 1 cup starchy vegetables
Discover how potatoes, America's Favorite Vegetable, fit into the personalized, interactive MyPyramid Menu Planner.
For more dietary guidelines information as they relate to potatoes, click here. |
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