Question

Statement I: Convenience foods are always healthier than freshly prepared meals because they are designed to provide all the necessary nutrients.

Statement II: Convenience foods can be high in salt, sugar, and preservatives, which may make them less healthy if consumed frequently.

Options

• Statement I is true and Statement II is false.

• Statement I is false and Statement II is true.

• Both Statements I and II are true.

• Both Statements I and II are false.

Answer 1

Statement I is false and Statement II is true.

Explanation:

The provided material explains that convenience foods are often heavily processed and may lose nutritive value (so they are not always designed to provide all necessary nutrients). It also states these foods are frequently “laden with saturated fats, sodium and sugar” and should be consumed infrequently for health reasons.