The Intrinsic Value of Plants Click on the images below to see full screen version of slide. The Intrinsic Value of Plants Plants provide diversity in the human diet and are important sources of vitamins, minerals, proteins and fiber.
Plants enrich man's environment by adding beauty and functionality.
Fruits and vegetables provide important diversity in the human diet. Vitamins A and C, micronutrients such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, and iron are mainly obtained from fruits and vegetables. In addition to the flavor, vitamins and minerals, a growing body of evidence suggests that plants are important sources of disease-preventing compounds such as antioxidants and other secondary compounds. The world population has increased at an alarming rate over the last century. Part of the solution is birth control to slow the rate of population increase.