Question

A person has eaten the following vegetables over the past week: carrots, pinto beans, corn, cauliflower, coleslaw, and mashed potatoes. Which of the following vegetables should he eat to be sure he has included each of the subgroups for the week? (broccoli,sweet potatoes, green peas, mushrooms, or iceberg lettuce)

Answer 1

Answer: broccoli

Explanation:

Broccoli is a vegetable which belongs to the class of cruciferous vegetables. It's close relatives are brussel sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower. It is a rich source of Vitamin B1,B2, B3, B6 and C. It also consists of iron, zinc, magnesium and potassium. It also consists of fibers. It responsible for building up the collagen, it forms bones and tissues. It also heals the wounds and cuts.

Due to the presence of large amount of nutrients and vitamins. The broccoli can be considered as the subgroup.