ParadoxDiff: Medium
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: People are eating much less red meat to be healthier, yet the people who avoided the meat actually end up eating more fat than the people who kept eating it.
Reasoning: Despite cutting their red meat consumption by half to reduce fat, people who eat less red meat still consume more fat on average than those who do not.
Analysis: The paradox here is that the group attempting to lower their fat intake is actually failing compared to the group that isn't trying. To resolve this, we need to find a 'hidden' source of fat for the meat-reducers. Perhaps they are replacing the protein from red meat with high-fat alternatives like cheese, or maybe they feel entitled to 'cheat' with fatty desserts because they skipped the steak. Look for an answer that explains where this extra fat is coming from in the diets of those who avoid red meat.
Reasoning: Despite cutting their red meat consumption by half to reduce fat, people who eat less red meat still consume more fat on average than those who do not.
Analysis: The paradox here is that the group attempting to lower their fat intake is actually failing compared to the group that isn't trying. To resolve this, we need to find a 'hidden' source of fat for the meat-reducers. Perhaps they are replacing the protein from red meat with high-fat alternatives like cheese, or maybe they feel entitled to 'cheat' with fatty desserts because they skipped the steak. Look for an answer that explains where this extra fat is coming from in the diets of those who avoid red meat.
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Unlock Full Passage10.Which one of the following, if true, most helps to resolve the apparent discrepancy described above?
Correct Answer
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If people who cut red meat replace it with cheese and baked goods that are richer in fat than red meat, their total fat intake can easily exceed that of those who didn’t cut red meat, resolving the discrepancy.
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