Study Suggests Potatoes Prompt Kids to Eat More Veggies

A recent study showed that serving kid-friendly forms of potatoes with other vegetables in a cafeteria setting increased kids’ overall vegetable consumption. The study titled “The Effects of Potato Presentation on Vegetable Intake in School-Aged Children: A Cross-Over Study” is published in the scientific journal “Nutrients.”

During the study, children were given mixed peas and carrots with or without potatoes, prepared and served in various manners. Study participants ate more of their total vegetables when their serving included potatoes in the shape of smiley faces.