World Report: March 10, 2000 Vol. 5 No. 20
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
Top 5 Vegetables
Scientists are dreaming up bold new veggies in their labs, but the simple stuff still rules. The five vegetables Americans ate the most of in 1998:
1. Potatoes
47.8 pounds a person
2. Lettuce
30.2 pounds
3. Onions
18.5 pounds
4. Tomatoes
17.4 pounds
5. Carrots
13.6 pounds
Source: United States Department of Agriculture
