Why might eating a variety of foods help to get the nutrients that we need? NEED ANSWER Eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables is important because they provide a variety of nutrients. Make a list of all of the fruits and vegetables you can think of in each colour.
Also, the colours are red, orange/yellow, blue/purple, green, and brown/white.
Thank you!

Part A

The nutrients the body needs are;

Water, protein, vitamins, fat, minerals, fatty acids, and carbohydrate

The above listed nutrients are not usually found in one type of food such as rice in the quantities the body needs and can normally be obtained by eating a combination of food types

Part B

Red fruit and vegetable types include;

Bell pepper, tomato, cherries, strawberries, grapes

Orange/yellow fruit and vegetable types include;

Carrots, pumpkin, corn, yellow pepper, pineapple, oranges

Blue/purple fruit and vegetable types include;

Blueberries, eggplants, figs, (red) cabbage, purple cauliflower

Green fruit and vegetable types include;

Cabbage, chives, endive, peers, green apples

Brown/white fruit and vegetable types include;

Garlic, onions, potatoes, dates, bananas

Explanation:

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