Physiological value of fruits and vegetables

The purpose of the article is to analyze the physiological value of fresh fruits, vegetables, and mushrooms, as well as to identify biologically active substances that determine this value. The importance of fruits and vegetables in ensuring a healthy diet for people is considered; the content of biologically active substances in certain types of fruits and vegetables is shown. The author’s classifi cation of fruits and vegetables according to the content of the most important biologically active substances is presented.