Read this paragraph.

Kale, collards, spinach, and broccoli are vegetables referred to as "greens" by nutritionists. They contain high doses of

s-fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Every diet should contain servings of these leafy greens because they contain substances

that are proven lines of defense against heart disease and diabetes. The darker the green, the better the health benefits.

What is the author's purpose for writing this paragraph?

O to inform readers about the vitamins in leafy greens

O to persuade readers to eat greens for their health

O to persuade readers to learn about dangerous diseases

O to entertain readers with a personal story about heart health

B

Explanation:

I GOT A 100 ON THE TEST

To persuade readers to eat greens for their health.

Explanation:

In this paragraph, the author is mentioning about the vitamins present in the green leafy vegetables. Addition to that, he is also mentioning about diseases like heart diseases and diabetes, which can be prevented by eating these vegetables. So, this paragraph is not only informing about the vitamins in the leafy greens and dangerous diseases but giving an idea about the health benefits we will get from the green vegetables. There is no place in this paragraph he entertains the readers, with his personal story about heart health. Hence this author wrote this paragraph to persuade readers to eat greens for their health.