Introduction:
Nutrition has a major impact on human health. The daily consumption of vegetables has a positive effect on proper functioning of the body. Therefore, vegetables should be a part of the daily diet since they contain vitamins, a significant amount of dietary fiber and other food components necessary for health in its various aspects. The aim of the study was to identify the degree of preference for and frequency of the consumption of selected vegetables among female students of dietetics, which should evolve as the knowledge about human nutrition is broadened.

Material and methods:
The research tool was a questionnaire asking about the preferences for and frequency of the consumption of selected vegetables. The study was conducted among female students of dietetics at the Medical University of Silesia.

Results:
No significant differences were observed between the frequency of consumption of selected vegetables and the preferences regarding their choice, except for kale. The highest degree of preference was given to tomatoes, carrots and cucumbers, which were eaten at least 3–4 times a week.

Conclusions:
In the course of studies, no significant changes in female students' preferences for selected vegetables were observed. A significant increase in the frequency of kale consumption was observed in the study group of female students during the course of studies. The most preferred vegetables: tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, peppers, were also the most frequently consumed vegetables by the study group representatives.