Question # 55

Passage:

Front-of-pack labels now flag “ultra-processed” foods, but dietitians disagree on the category’s boundaries. Some yogurts and whole-grain breads are processed yet nutritious. Advocates say the label helps shoppers moderate packaged sweets; critics warn that a blunt tag may stigmatize convenient, healthy options. Pilot studies find modest shifts toward fresh produce when labels are paired with recipe cards.

Which statement best captures the author’s primary purpose?

Options:

A.

To argue that all processing is harmful

B.

To show that the label can nudge choices, while cautioning about overbroad definitions

C.

To endorse banning packaged foods

D.

To claim the labels are useless

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