The Vegetable Group is represented by the Striped Vegetarious. This friendly creature lives for fresh
and prepared vegetables. He has great vision due to all the Vitamin A that is supplied in vegetables. Other benefits
of eating vegetables are folate, iron, fiber, and Vitamin C.
What foods represent the Vegetable Group?
Broccoli, Spinach, Carrots, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Green Peas, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Leafy Greens, Corn,
Potatoes
Suggested servings are:
1/2 cup cooked or raw vegetables; 1 cup leafy raw vegetables, 3/4 cup vegetable juice
Be sure to get at least 3-5 servings from the Vegetable Group daily.
