Logical Reasoning

PT129 · S1 · Q19 Dietitian: It is true that nutrients

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Dietitian: It is true that nutrients are most effective when provided by natural foods rather than artificial supplements.

Main Conclusion

Eating raw carrots (which are rich in beta carotene) by themselves is nonetheless not an effective means of obtaining vitamin A.

Premise

The body cannot transform beta carotene into vitamin A unless it is consumed with at least some fat.

Concessions

It is true that nutrients are most effective when provided by natural foods rather than artificial supplements.

It is also true that fat in one's diet is generally unhealthy.

19.

The statement that fat in one's diet is generally unhealthy plays which one of the following roles in the dietitian's argument?

  1. Correct

    It is mentioned as a

    Why this is right

    This would not appeal to me on a first pass, but we can make it work (better than any other answer choice). The claim that "fat is generally unhealthy" could be a reason for adopting the dietary practice of "I will cut fat out of my diet". Carrying that practice to the extreme would mean, "I will literally consume no fat in my diet". The dietitian provides a reason not to TOTALLY cut out fat: without some fat, you won't be able to metabolize the vitamin A that you could be getting from raw carrots. The reason I hate this answer is that the author doesn't mention "fat is generally unhealthy" as a reason for adopting a dietary practice. Like, at no point is the argument actually discussing the dietary practice of "avoiding fat". So, sure, it could be a reason for adopting the dietary practice of "avoiding fat", but the author doesn't seem to bring it up with that goal in mind. She just seems to be saying that "even though fat is generally unhealthy, sometimes it's critical for unlocking the healthy nutritional value of a food." Nevertheless, it still seems like this is the best available answer.

    Skill tested: Role · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    67% picked this

  2. It is mentioned as the

    Too Strong

    While the claim serves as an opposing point, the argument does not indicate whether the opposing point is supported by anyone, nor does it mention the frequency of the claims used to support the opposing point.

    5% picked this

  3. It is mentioned as a

    Contradiction

    The author concedes this point and does not attempt to refute it.

    14% picked this

  4. It is attacked as inadequate

    Wrong Role / Contradiction

    The claim is not used to support the other opposing point, but rather the two claims are parallel to each other. Furthermore, the argument does not attack the claim

    8% picked this

  5. It is cited as a

    Wrong Role

    The claim does not support a dietary habit recommended by the dietitian, but rather supports a dietary habit the dietitian argues should not be taken to the extreme.

    5% picked this

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