Question

read the passage and then answer the question. popcorn is a wholesome snack because its a whole grain and low in fat. its also delicious and fun to make. that big bag of popcorn starts out as a little pile of seeds. each popcorn seed is covered with a hard shell. inside that shell is a little water. as the popcorn is heated, the water turns to steam. finally, the steam cracks the shell and turns the seed inside out. the soft part of the seed puffs up, and the popcorn is ready to eat. what is the meaning of wholesome as used in the passage? healthy unsafe sweet messy

Explanation:

The passage says popcorn is a whole grain and low in fat. These are characteristics associated with being healthy. 'Unsafe' goes against the positive description. 'Sweet' isn't indicated by the given reasons (whole grain, low - fat). 'Messy' also has no relation to the provided information about being a whole grain and low in fat.

Answer:

healthy