JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
Integrity Research Journals
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Model: Open Access/Peer Reviewed
DOI: 10.31248/JASP
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Health benefits of vegetable consumption in human nutrition: A review
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2026.582 | Article Number: 957324D91 | Vol.11 (2) - June 2026
Received Date: 26 April 2026 | Accepted Date: 06 June 2026 | Published Date: 30 June 2026
Authors: Okparavero, O. O.* and Ibidapo-Obe, E.O.
Keywords: minerals, vegetables., nutritional composition, vitamins
Vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, providing a range of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients needed for growth, development, and to maintain good health. This review examines the importance of vegetables in human nutrition and emphasises their classification, nutritional composition, health benefits, factors affecting vegetable nutritional quality and strategies to increase vegetable consumption. According to a prior study, regular vegetable consumption is linked to preventing micronutrient shortages and lowering the risk of chronic illnesses like obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some types of cancer. Despite the emphasis on the importance of vegetables, many nations worldwide do not consume the necessary amounts of vegetables. To increase vegetable availability and consumption, nutrition education, home gardening promotion, improved distribution and preservation systems, and supportive public health policies are required. This review confirms the need for vegetables in order to improve nutrition, public health, and ensure sustained food and nutrition security and also the need to increase regular vegetable consumption.
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