Choose the best summary of the passage about High Fructose Corn Syrup.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The best summary of the passage is choice B. The passage discusses concerns about the impact of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) on health, particularly its link to obesity. It mentions a recent study on rats that confirms suspicions about HFCS contributing to unhealthful weight gains. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they introduce recommendations or implications not explicitly mentioned in the passage. Choice A goes beyond the information by stating that scientists recommend removing HFCS from grocery products, choice C suggests that using HFCS is preferable until more research is done, and choice D implies immediate healthful results on overweight patients by avoiding HFCS, as suggested by the AMA, which is not supported by the passage.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The passage discusses the positive effects of sunlight, including vitamin D synthesis.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Exposed in this context means subjected, as in being subjected to toxins.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The passage discusses the long-term effects of environmental toxins, which aligns with this main idea.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Consensus in this context refers to unanimity, meaning a general agreement among people.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The title 'The Debate over Barefoot Running' captures the main discussion in the passage.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The passage never says whether or not the CDC succeeded in its original mission (choice A) or whether it continued to be led by doctors (choice B). Inferring either of those things would be a leap unsupported by the text. Choice C is countered by information in the final

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The passage does not claim that super foods help in building muscle mass.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because the passage highlights that insufficient sleep could lead to an increased risk of obesity. The passage emphasizes the importance of uninterrupted sleep in muscle development and mentions that inadequate sleep is linked to lowered levels of leptin, a hormone that controls appetite. This imbalance in leptin due to lack of sleep can lead to increased cravings for carbohydrates, contributing to obesity. Choice A is incorrect as the passage stresses the significance of both uninterrupted sleep and getting enough sleep for muscle growth. Choice C is incorrect because the passage clearly states that human growth hormone (HGH) is essential for muscle development. Choice D is incorrect as leptin is not essential for building muscle but is mentioned in the passage as a hormone related to controlling appetite and its link to inadequate sleep and obesity.