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Lettuce is a member of the sunflower family. |
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Americans eat about 30 pounds of lettuce every year. That's about five times more than what we ate in the early 1900s. |
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In the United States, lettuce is the second most popular fresh vegetable. |
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Darker green lettuce leaves are more nutritious than lighter green leaves. |
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About 25% of all iceberg lettuce is made into fresh-cut salads. |
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Almost all lettuce is packed right in the field. |
