Question

read the passage.
the pet food industry
you have just adopted a pet, and youre at a pet supply store. you are overwhelmed by the never - ending sea of colorful pet food packages. some bags claim that theyre organic or natural, but what does that mean? and then there are the stacks of canned food, boasting loudly of their superior contents. whats the difference among these foods? does it matter what you feed your dog or cat? yes, it does matter. and the text on the package does not always tell the whole story.
according to the american pet products association (appa), 68 percent of u.s. households own a pet. the appa also estimates that u.s. pet owners will spend $25 million on pet food in 2016. but the contents, quality, and cost of foods vary dramatically. a foods national popularity does not necessarily equate to a healthy choice, especially when advertising plays such a heavy role in sales. to select the best nutritional match for your pet, it is important to understand what youre buying.
which excerpt from the text most clearly establishes the connection between the pet food regulation industry and the accuracy of information on pet food nutrition labels?
\these officials run tests on food to make sure it meets its guaranteed analysis, the label on food that lists its ingredients and the proportion of each. however, the quality of regulation and enforcement varies from state to state, according to born free.\
\however, brands of pet foods labeled super - premium, natural, or organic dont use by - products.\
\the guaranteed analysis is a general guide to the composition of the food—and crude protein, fat, fiber, and total moisture are required to be listed. by - products in pet foods are parts of animals not used in human foods and can include the head, feet, and bones.\

Explanation:

To determine the correct excerpt, we analyze each option:

• The first option mentions officials running tests to ensure food meets its Guaranteed Analysis (the label with ingredient info) and notes that regulation quality varies by state. This directly connects the pet food regulation industry (officials testing) to the accuracy of nutrition labels (Guaranteed Analysis).
• The second option only talks about what certain pet food brands don't use, not about regulation and label accuracy.
• The third option explains what Guaranteed Analysis is and what by - products are, but not the connection between regulation and label accuracy.

Answer:

The first option: "These officials run tests on food to make sure it meets its Guaranteed Analysis, the label on food that lists its ingredients and the proportion of each. However, the quality of regulation and enforcement varies from state to state, according to Born Free."