MyPlate Food Group Review: Vegetables

MyPlate is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) current food guide, which empowers consumers to learn about and maintain diets rich in the five necessary food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy. Here we review some of the USDA's guidelines and tips for incorporating vegetables into your diet.



What Foods Are in the Vegetable Group?

You can enjoy veggies in a variety of forms: raw, cooked, frozen, canned, dried, or dehydrated. Juices that are 100 percent vegetable are also valid entries in the MyPlate Vegetable group.

The vegetable group is divided into five subgroups: dark green vegetables (broccoli, kale, etc.); starchy vegetables (corn, potatoes, etc.); red and orange vegetables (carrots, sweet potatoes, etc.); beans and peas (black beans, lentils, etc.); and other (artichokes, cucumbers, etc.). To see the complete lists for each subgroup, visit