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Spinach is one of the key foods and at least five portions of this incredibly healthy vegetable should be included in every day's intake of food. The dark green colour tells us of its goodness and the presence of chemicals that keep the body strong against disease. Iron, which is essential for the creation of blood cells, abounds in the delicious leaves of this king of leafy vegetables. In order not to lose the rich nutrients as little cooking as possible is recommended.

1. In which section of a book shop do you think you would find the book from which this extract comes?

A. general fictionB. diet books C. gardeningD. self-help books

2. Find words in the extract that mean:

A. to a great extent ____________________ B. illness ________________ C. suggested ___________________

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