Question

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which statement is most likely the main point of chapter 5 in fast food nation?

a. most food contains both artificial and natural flavorings.

b. fast - food restaurants serve highly processed foods.

c. j. r. simplot introduced the use of frozen french fries.

d. frozen fries increase the profits of fast - food restaurants.

Explanation:

To determine the main point of chapter 5 in Fast Food Nation, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Focuses on food flavorings, which is not the main theme of chapter 5 (which centers on fast - food production and its business aspects related to processed foods like frozen fries).
• Option B: While fast - food restaurants do serve processed foods, chapter 5 specifically delves into how frozen fries (a type of processed food) impact the fast - food industry, especially in terms of profits. This option is too general.
• Option C: J.R. Simplot's introduction of frozen fries is a detail, not the main point of the chapter. The chapter uses this detail to discuss the broader impact on fast - food profits.
• Option D: Chapter 5 of Fast Food Nation emphasizes how the use of frozen fries (due to factors like cost - effectiveness, consistency in supply, etc.) leads to an increase in the profits of fast - food restaurants. This option captures the main idea of the chapter.

Answer:

D. Frozen fries increase the profits of fast - food restaurants.