World Report: September 16, 2005 Vol. 11 Iss. 3
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
Top 5 Favorite Vegetables
A budding program brings locally grown vegetables into school cafeterias. Will fresh zucchini and broccoli bump the potato back underground? Not likely. Popular potatoes have long topped the list. In 2004, Americans ate these vegetables the most.
1. Potato: 138.5 pounds per person
2. Tomato: 87.5 pounds
3. Lettuce: 30.9 pounds
4. Corn: 27.2 pounds
5. Onion: 20.6 pounds
Source: United States Department of Agriculture
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