US government roasted over potato classification

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US senators Susan Collins and Michael Bennet are opposing a US government proposal to reclassify potatoes as grains instead of vegetables. The senators argue that potatoes should be classified as vegetables because they contribute critical nutrients such as potassium, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber. They also highlight that potato farming contributes USD 540 million in annual sales to the economy of Collins's state, Maine, and is linked to 6,100 jobs. The proposal to reclassify potatoes appears in the forthcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030, produced jointly by the US Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services.

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