Question

buyer beware!
(1) grocery shoppers coast their carts through aisles of food with various labels such as \gluten free,\ \cage free,\
o antibiotics,\ \grass fed,\
o msgs,\ and so forth. (2) all this labeling can be overwhelming. (3) this is why so many people scratch their heads as they try to figure out the difference between natural and organic products. (4) however, these terms dont have to be confusing.
(5) organic means that the ingredients a manufacturer uses to make products are processed using organic farming methods. (6) farmers use minimal pesticides and no synthetic fertilizer. (7) therefore, farmers who use organic methods to grow their crops must have their farms inspected by the u.s. department of agriculture.
(8) natural foods, on the other hand, are foods that should be minimally processed. (9) they are free of additives, which include preservatives to prolong shelf life and artificial ingredients.
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select the correct answer.
which sentence would best conclude the last paragraph?
a. companies offer
atural\ products because they make and sell them cheaper than organic products.
b. splenda and high-fructose corn syrup are also produced in labs.
c. cattle herds are often fed raw corn and given antibiotics because they have trouble digesting corn.
d. organic peanut butter is harder to stir than natural peanut butter

Explanation:

The last paragraph is about the difference between organic and natural products. Option A connects the reason why companies offer "natural" products (cost - related) which ties in with the overall theme of consumer awareness (Buyer Beware). Option B is about lab - produced items which is not relevant to the organic - natural product comparison. Option C is about cattle feeding which is off - topic. Option D is about a specific product (peanut butter) comparison which is too narrow.

Answer:

A. Companies offer "natural" products because they make and sell them cheaper than organic products.