Question 80

Identify the correct order of the following statements to make a coherent paragraph.The lead sentence has been given.

The expression “you are what you eat” is becoming clearer with every nutritionalstudy.

A. In brief, most longevity studies indicate that a diet rich in Omega 3s and avoidingsugars and most carbohydrates will add years to our lives, and especially the qualityof our lives.
B. However, the problem for most of us in eating a healthy diet is that food is culturaland we tend to eat foods that our culture has instilled in us as good, whether or notthey are consistent with these studies.
C. Physically, athletes are learning to avoid carbohydrates if they require bursts ofspeed in their sports.
D. Even mentally, what we eat can affect performance as many foods such as sugarsslow us down and tend to make us lethargic, something we must avoid especiallywhile taking exams.
E. Nutritionists suggest deficiencies in B-12, thiamine, zinc and niacin will result inlower mental performance.

Solution

Option B contradicts the given statement by presenting a contrary side of the expression. Then options C and D are the extension of option B.

Option D describes the mental aspect of food, and option E is an extension of option D.

As option A is giving a conclusion, the correct sequence of the statements will be BCDEA.

Thus, the correct answer is A.


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