Is the potato a vegetable? USDA says yes, and it will stay that way

The video discusses the recent concerns about the potential reclassification of potatoes from a vegetable to a grain by the USDA, which caught the attention of 14 senators. However, the USDA clarified that no such change is being considered. The video highlights the government's role in setting nutrition standards and the impact of food classification on programs like school lunches and SNAP benefits. Potatoes are affirmed as a nutritious vegetable, rich in vitamin C and potassium, and the USDA's dietary guidelines update process for 2025-2030 is ongoing, with no changes expected for potatoes.

What was the proposed change by the US Department of Agriculture regarding potatoes?

• Removing potatoes from the food pyramid

• Reclassifying potatoes as a grain

• Increasing potato servings in school lunches

• Classifying potatoes as a fruit

How many senators opposed the reclassification of potatoes?

• 10

• 16

• 14

• 12

What is one potential impact of reclassifying potatoes?

• More funding for potato research

• Decrease in potato imports

• Reduction in vegetable servings in diets

• Increase in potato prices

Which nutrient is NOT mentioned as being provided by potatoes?

• Vitamin C

• Potassium

• Calcium

• Fiber

When is the next update for the USDA Dietary Guidelines expected?

• 2030

• 2027

• 2025

• 2023