Read the passage.

Think about the foods you eat every day. How many of them are from around the world? A lot of pollution is made getting those foods to us. And take a look at the nutrition facts. How many of the foods that you eat are healthy? What we all should do is have our own vegetable gardens. These can be made in backyards or in community gardens. This way, we would not only know where our food comes from, but we would be eating more healthy food. Everyone should do this as soon as possible.

The author’s purpose is to _________

(1 point)
Responses

tell the reader facts about gardens.
tell the reader facts about gardens.

persuade the reader to plant a vegetable garden.
persuade the reader to plant a vegetable garden.

explain some effects of pollution

on food production and suggest a solution.

persuade the reader to eat more foods from around the world.

None of the above.

on our food supply.