Bonus Mastery Quiz

What was the author's main purpose in writing this article?

• to describe the types of foods that are included in a low-fat diet

• to explain how a low-fat diet causes a human body to lose weight

• to inform readers of the benefits and drawbacks of a low-fat diet

• to persuade readers that a low-fat diet is not a healthy way to eat

Read this sentence from the article.

However, new research suggests that this diet is not as beneficial as it was once thought.

What is the purpose of this sentence in paragraph 1?

• It introduces the concept that low-fat diets are not as good as people thought.

• It explains why a low-fat diet is not healthy and wholesome to follow.

• It develops the concept that low-fat diets are the most nutritious diets to eat.

• It argues that following a low-fat diet is both difficult and costly.

In paragraphs 2 through 4, the author intends to show how low-fat diets can lead to unhealthy food choices. Which sentence from the passage best supports this statement?

• "Fat, in addition to protein and carbohydrates, is a substance the human body needs to work properly."

• "These 'bad' fats can contribute to heart disease and other medical conditions."

• "As the low-fat crazy caught on, food manufacturers started developing all sorts of low-fat or fat-free foods."

• "Cutting out superfoods because they are high in fat deprives people of their nutritional value.

Read this sentence from the article.

For example, jelly. beans are low in fat, but they contain empty calories and few vitamins.

Why does the author use the word "empty" in this sentence?

• to show that some low-fat foods provide little or no nutrition

• to explain why people choose to eat low-fat foods

• to provide examples of foods that contain healthy fats

• to explain which foods are the most nutritious

How does the information in paragraph 5 help to develop the key concept of the article?

• It explains how low-fat diets became popular over time.

• It provides information on the people who follow low-fat diets.

• It identifies the dietary restrictions people on low-fat diets face.

• It emphasizes the author's point that low-fat diets have few health benefits.

How does the inclusion of the comparison of frustrated dieters to King Arthur and his knights affect the article?

• It explains how dieters felt about the low-fat diet experts supported.

• It reveals how difficult the journeys of both groups have been.

• It provides an anecdote as an example for dieters.

• It implies that King Arthur and the dieters are engaged in futile searches.

Which detail from the text best supports the claim that eliminating all fat from your diets is not a healthy choice?

• "Nuts and avocados are high in unsaturated fat, but they are also considered 'superfoods.'" (paragraph 4)

• "The researchers who took part in the study would not recommend such diets to people hoping to lower their risk for heart disease or certain cancers." (paragraph 5)

• "Federal guidelines suggest that people try to reduce the amount of saturated and trans fats in their diets." (paragraph 8)

• "Fats play a major role in a person's overall health." (paragraph 9)