Although both kale and tomatoes are readily available in the United States,kale consumption is higher because it is a more nutrient dense food.

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Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.Although kale and tomatoes are equally available to Americans,tomatoes are consumed in much greater quantity.This remains true despite the fact that tomatoes have less nutrient density than kale.This food pattern illustrates the fact that no culture has ever been known to make food choices based solely on nutritional and health values of food.Nutrient density is the amount of nutrients in a food relative to the number of kilocalories it provides.

Although Both Kale and Tomatoes Are Readily Available in the United