Question

researched argumentation
check your understanding- question 8 of 10 attempt 2 of 2
question covers material from:

• 4.1.7 analyze formulating an argument

which of these sources would be most credible and relevant in an essay about food product labeling?
a. a book published in 2015 titled reaping what you sow: chemicals in common foods by nutritionist gladys mallard
b. an article in a 1986 volume of food science journal titled \the future of food product labeling\ by biochemist gabriel hernandez
c. a web page published last month by the world health organization about food scarcity in developing countries
d. a 2016 letter to the editor in the northwest times about how stricter food labeling will create unnecessary costs for businesses

Explanation:

• Option B is outdated (1986) and not current for food labeling standards.
• Option C is irrelevant, as it focuses on food scarcity, not labeling.
• Option D is an opinionated letter to the editor, not a credible, authoritative source.
• Option A is a recent (2015) work by a nutritionist, focused on food-related chemistry, which is directly relevant to food product labeling, and comes from a subject-matter expert.

Answer:

A. A book published in 2015 titled Reaping What You Sow: Chemicals in Common Foods by nutritionist Gladys Mallard