Examine the statement and determine which assumptions are logically implied or necessary for the statement to hold true.
Food labels should clearly indicate nutritional content to promote healthy choices.
Assumption I
Clear nutritional labels help consumers make healthier choices.
Assumption II
Some food labels are currently unclear.
Assumption III
All consumers read food labels before purchasing.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Statement: Food labels should clearly indicate nutritional content to promote healthy choices.
• Assumption I: Implicit. The recommendation to have clear nutritional labels to encourage healthy choices directly assumes that such labels genuinely help consumers choose healthier options.
• Assumption II: Implicit. Suggesting that labels should be made clear implies that some labels are currently unclear or lack sufficient clarity.
• Assumption III: Not implicit. The word "All" makes this assumption overly broad and extreme. The statement aims to promote healthy choices, which does not require every single consumer to read the labels.
Therefore, only I and II are implicit.
Correct Option: (A)