Potatoes have been an important food in Ireland since the 1600s. They provide energy and some vitamins.
For some people in the past, potatoes were their main food. Have a look at this drawing of a family around the breakfast table in 1880.
Potato Breakfast
Courtesy of Maggie Land Blanck, print collection.
Courtesy of Maggie Land Blanck, print collection.
Do you think these people are rich or poor? How can you tell?
How many people are sharing this breakfast? Will everyone get the same amount? Why?
Can you think of any problems with depending on one type of food all the time?
Read on to find out more about one of these problems.
