Question

researched argumentation
check your understanding- question 8 of 10 attempt 1 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 A: Focuses on food chemicals, not labeling.
• Option B: Authored by a biochemist, in a peer-reviewed food science journal, directly addresses food product labeling, making it credible and relevant.
• Option C: Covers food scarcity, unrelated to labeling.
• Option D: A letter to the editor is an opinion piece, less credible than a scholarly journal article, and focuses on business costs rather than labeling itself.

Answer:

B. An article in a 1986 volume of Food Science Journal titled "The Future of Food Product Labeling" by biochemist Gabriel Hernandez