Question 1 • FL-8500355-Nutrition and Wellness (IS)
Santiago has taken meat out of his diet. He is grocery shopping and sees a package of hot dogs labeled ‘The healthy alternative to beef.’ Considering that the label was designed by the product’s manufacturer, what conclusion should Santiago reach about the product?
Answer
A
The hot dogs must be made from some natural item like beans.
B
The company wants consumers to believe their product is healthy.
C
Beef hot dogs are much less healthy than this product.
D
The FDA has determined that this product is healthier than beef.
Explanation
Because the manufacturer designed the label, it reflects the company’s effort to persuade consumers, not an independent health determination. The phrase “healthy alternative to beef” shows that the company wants people to believe its hot dogs are healthy. It does not prove what the hot dogs are made of or that they are healthier than beef.
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