Broccoli

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/broccoli

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the botanical name?Brassica oleracea var. italica
2. What is the family?Brassicaceae (Cruciferous vegetables)
3. Why is broccoli good for my health?Broccoli has lots of vitamins like Vitamin C and Vitamin K that help your immune system and bones. It also has fiber that keeps your tummy happy. Plus, it has special compounds that may help protect against some diseases.
4. How do people grow broccoli?Farmers grow broccoli from seeds that were bred for their big heads and tasty stalks. They use modern farming tools to make the plants stronger and to grow them all year long. The plants need good soil and a little water.

Phytonutrients: Naturally occurring compounds in plants that have protective or disease-preventive properties.
Oxidative Stress: An imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body, leading to cell damage.
Chemoprevention: The use of natural or synthetic substances to reduce the risk of developing cancer.