The Smart Snacking Choice birections: Read the essay. Answer the questions.
Homemade oatmeal cookies are not only a better snack option than a candy bar
or pack of crackers, they are actually good for you. While processed foods strip
the nutrients out during processing, homemade treats keep the nutrients in. One
one-ounce, homemade oatmeal cookie will give you up to 27 mg of folate-6% of
your daily recommended allowance (RDA)-a B vitamin that your body uses to
make energy. It will also give you small amounts of vitamin A and vitamin K.
Oatmeal cookies are also a good source of iron. A one-ounce, homemade oatmeal
cookie contains .70 mg of iron-9% of the RDA for men and 4% of the RDA for
women. It also contains small amounts of potassium and zinc. Finally, oatmeal
cookies are a great source of fiber. A one-ounce, homemade oatmeal cookie will
give you a whole gram of soluble fiber, which reduces "bad" cholesterol and
lowers your risk of heart disease. Soluble fiber also helps regulate your blood
sugar. So the next time you have a sweet tooth, don't try to talk yourself out of it.
Simply make the smart choice, and have an oatmeal cookie!
2. Does the author support the assertion that homemade cookies retain their
nutrients?
a. Yes
b. No
3.Explain your answer