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farm milk components and their use among dairy products have shifted over time by angel teran and jerry cessna (excerpt) 1 milk consists of water, milk fat, and skim solids. skim solids include protein, lactose, minerals, and trace elements. the average percentages of both milk fat and skim solids in farm milk (cows’ milk from dairy farms) have increased in the last two decades. in 2000, u.s. farm milk contained 3.68 percent milk fat and 8.72 percent skim solids on average. by 2020, the milk - fat percentage had grown to 3.95 percent, and the skim - solids percentage had increased to 8.94 percent. for skim solids, content increased gradually from 2000 to 2020, while milk - fat content began rising in 2011, after remaining relatively steady from 2000 to 2010 (see figure below). percentages of milk fat and skim solids in farm milk increased from 2000 to 2020 milk - fat percent skim - solids percent “while the dietary guidelines continue to recommend low - fat dairy, some studies receiving attention in the general media have indicated less of a health risk in milk - fat consumption than had been previously perceived.” (paragraph 2) how is the information in the sentence relevant to a claim that americans should not only consume fat - free or low - fat dairy products? a. the dietary guidelines continue to recommend low - fat dairy products based on the evidence found in their own studies. b. previous evidence about milk - fat consumption plays a large role in determining future recommendations in the dietary guidelines. c. some evidence reveals that the consumption of higher - fat dairy products may not be problematic for people’s health. d. while some evidence indicates that lower - fat dairy products should be consumed, more studies need to be conducted.

Explanation:

To determine the relevant information for the claim that Americans should not only consume fat - free or low - fat dairy products, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The Dietary Guidelines' recommendation of low - fat dairy products is based on their own studies. But this doesn't support the claim that Americans shouldn't only consume fat - free or low - fat products.
• Option B: Previous evidence about milk - fat consumption and future Dietary Guidelines recommendations. This is not directly related to whether Americans should consume more than just fat - free or low - fat dairy.
• Option C: Some evidence shows that higher - fat dairy product consumption may not be problematic for health. This directly supports the claim that Americans shouldn't limit themselves to fat - free or low - fat dairy products, as it suggests higher - fat options may be okay.
• Option D: It says more studies are needed for lower - fat dairy products, which doesn't support the claim about not only consuming fat - free or low - fat.

Answer:

C. Some evidence reveals that the consumption of higher - fat dairy products may not be problematic for people's health