1. A
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. The author’s purpose is to inform readers about the nutritional content of snacks and encourage them to make healthier choices by reading labels and selecting snacks with less sugar, sodium, and saturated fat.
6. One nutritional misconception is that all cookies are unhealthy. The passage explains that some cookies can be nutritious if they contain whole grains, fiber, and less added sugar.
7. To provide people with information about nutritional cookies, the author could include specific examples of brands or types of cookies that meet the criteria for being nutritious, along with their nutritional labels for comparison.
8. The author uses facts such as the percentage of daily recommended values for nutrients like sodium and saturated fat found in typical snacks, and statistics on how many Americans consume sugary snacks daily. These facts support the argument by showing the widespread consumption of unhealthy snacks and the potential health risks associated with them, thereby emphasizing the importance of making informed choices.
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