Logical Reasoning

PT135 · S2 · Q2 Dietitian: Many diet-conscious consumers

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Dietitian: Many diet-conscious consumers are excited about new "fake fat" products designed to give food the flavor and consistency of fatty foods, yet without fat's harmful effects.

Opposing Point

Many diet-conscious consumers are excited about new “fake fat” products designed to give food the flavor and consistency of fatty foods, yet without fat’s harmful effects.

Evidence

Research has shown that when people knowingly or unknowingly eat foods containing “fake fat” they tend to take in at least as many additional calories as are saved by eating “fake fat.”

Conclusion

Consumers who expect the new fat substitute to help them lose weight are likely to be disappointed.

2.

Which one of the following most accurately expresses the conclusion of the dietitian's argument?

  1. People tend to take in

    Evidence

    This is evidence in support of the dietitian’s conclusion.

    2% picked this

  2. Most consumers who think that

    Term Shift

    The issue is whether those consumers will expect to lose weight, not whether they think foods with “fake fat” are more nutritious.

    19% picked this

  3. "Fake fat" products are likely

    Too Strong

    That “fake fat” foods will not help consumers lose weight does not imply that such foods will contribute to obesity.

    0% picked this

  4. Correct

    "Fake fat" in foods is

    Why this is right

    This best paraphrases the dietitian’s conclusion.

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

    78% picked this

  5. "Fake fat" in foods is

    Opposing Point

    This is a point that opposes the dietitian’s conclusion.

    0% picked this

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