24. The "welcome development" mentioned in line 6
is an increase in
(A) interest in food safety and nutrition among
North Americans
(B) the nutritional quality of the typical North
American diet
(C) the amount of healthy food grown in North
America
(D) the number of consumers in North America
25. According to the first paragraph. which of the
following is true about the term "organic foods"?
(A) It is accepted by most nutritionists
(B) It has been used only in recent years.
(C) It has no fixed meaning.
(D) It is seldom used by consumers.
26. The word "unsubstantiated" in line 15 is closest
in meaning to
(A) unbelievable
(B) uncontested
(C) unpopular
(D) unverified
27. The word "maintain" in line 20 is closest in
meaning to
(A) improve
(B) monitor
(C) preserve
(D) restore
28. The author implies that there is cause for concern
if consumers with limited incomes buy organic
foods instead of conventionally growth foods
because
(A) organic foods can be more expensive but are
often no better than conventionally grown
foods
(B) many organic foods are actually less nutritious
than similar conventionally grown foods
(C) conventionally growth foods are more readily
available than organic foods
(D) too many farmers will stop using conventional
methods to grow food crops
29. According to the last paragraph, consumers who
believe that organic foods are better than
conventionally grown foods are often
(A) careless
(B) mistaken
(C) thrifty
(D) wealthy
30. What is the author's attitude toward the claims
made by advocates of health foods?
(A) Very enthusiastic
(B) Somewhat favorable
(C) Neutral
(D) Skeptical