What is the benefit of choosing seasonal fruits and vegetables?

Correct answer: They are often fresh and affordable

Answer: A, they are often fresh and affordable. Seasonal produce is naturally available during a particular time of the year. Because it is commonly harvested in that season and may travel a shorter distance, it is often fresher, easier to obtain and less expensive, although this is not guaranteed everywhere. Fruits and vegetables also supply vitamins, minerals, fibre and useful plant compounds, so eating a variety supports a healthy diet. Option A is correct because it states a usual benefit without saying it happens in every case. Option B is wrong because seasonal foods are not always harmful; they can be nutritious when clean and properly handled. Option C is wrong because fruits and vegetables provide nutrients rather than remove them. Option D is wrong because they do not provide only fat; most are important sources of fibre, vitamins, minerals and water. Wash produce properly and include variety. Memory cue: seasonal means “fresh, available and often economical,” not “harmful.”