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The document provides an overview of vegetables, defining them as edible parts of plants and highlighting their importance in a healthy diet. It categorizes vegetables into types such as leafy, root, stem, flower, fruit, and seed vegetables, detailing their nutritional benefits. Additionally, it emphasizes the health advantages of consuming vegetables, including disease prevention and environmental sustainability.

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The document provides an overview of vegetables, defining them as edible parts of plants and highlighting their importance in a healthy diet. It categorizes vegetables into types such as leafy, root, stem, flower, fruit, and seed vegetables, detailing their nutritional benefits. Additionally, it emphasizes the health advantages of consuming vegetables, including disease prevention and environmental sustainability.

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Vegetab

DIGITAL MOD
ACADEMY
PREPARED BY
ABDUL HASAN RISMIYA

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Contents
1. What is a Vegetable 03
2. Types of Vegetables 03
3. Why Are Vegetables Important 03
4. Picture with Example 04 - 05
5. Table 06

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What is a Vegetable?
A vegetable is any part of a plant that is consumed as food. Vegetables come in
many forms, such as leaves, roots, stems, flowers, and seeds. They are an essential
part of a healthy diet because they provide a wide range of nutrients, including
vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.

Types of Vegetables:
1. Leafy Vegetables – These include spinach, kale, and lettuce. They are rich
in vitamins A, C, and K and are often eaten raw or cooked.
2. Root Vegetables – Examples are carrots, beets, and radishes. They grow
underground and are a good source of energy due to their carbohydrate
content.
3. Stem Vegetables – Such as celery and asparagus. They are low in calories
but high in fiber and water.
4. Flower Vegetables – Broccoli and cauliflower are examples. These are rich
in nutrients like Vitamin C and folate.
5. Fruit Vegetables – These include tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers.
Though botanically fruits, they are treated as vegetables in culinary
practices.

Why Are Vegetables Important?


1. Nutrition: Vegetables are packed with essential nutrients needed for
growth, immunity, and energy.
2. Health Benefits: They help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart
disease, diabetes, and cancer.
3. Hydration: Many vegetables, like cucumbers and zucchinis, have high
water content.
4. Low in Calories: This makes them ideal for maintaining a healthy weight.
5. Environmental Impact: Growing vegetables requires fewer resources
compared to meat production, making them eco-friendly.

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Examples with picture
1. Leafy Vegetables

These are the edible leaves of plants, usually green and tender.

 Examples: Spinach, Kale, Lettuce, Cabbage.

Spinach Kale Lettuce Cabbage

2. Root Vegetables

These are vegetables where the root of the plant is consumed.

 Examples: Carrot, Beetroot, Radish, Turnip.

Carrot Beetroot Radish Turnip

3. Stem Vegetables

These are the edible stems of plants, often crunchy and full of fiber.

 Examples: Celery, Asparagus, Bamboo Shoots, Rhubarb.

Celery Asparagus Bamboo Shoots Rhubarb

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4. Flower Vegetables

These are vegetables where the flower part of the plant is eaten.

 Examples: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Artichoke, Zucchini Flowers

Broccoli Cauli flower Artichoke Zucchini Flowers

5. Fruit Vegetables

Botanically fruits, these vegetables are consumed in savory dishes.

 Examples: Tomato, Cucumber, Bell Pepper, Eggplant.

Tomato Cucumber Bell Pepper Eggplant

6. Seed Vegetables

These are edible seeds or pods of the plant.

 Examples: Peas, Beans, Lentils, Corn.

Peas Beans Lentils Corn

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Table

Table 1

Table 2

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