With many American consumers interested in reducing their consumption of animal products without becoming vegetarian or vegan, the food industry has come up with a new craze: plant-based. Look around your grocery store, and you’ll see a growing number of dairy, egg and meat substitutes bearing this label.
But the industry has taken liberties with the definition of “plant-based.” Rather than focusing on whole foods such as vegetables, fruits, legumes and nuts, which is what health professionals mean when they recommend “plant-based eating”, food manufacturers are developing ultra-processed
food they crown with an undeserved health halo
Using the term “plant-based” on fast food labels is just another attempt by marketers to re-brand junk food. True plant-based eating means a diet that includes nourishing options such as black beans, broccoli and brown rice. We’re always looking for some magical way to eat junky food and achieve health. Don’t be fooled by this plant-based pretense.
A busca por um estilo de vida mais saudável resulta frequentemente no surgimento de dietas. Uma consequência da nova dieta mencionada no texto é o(a):
A) encarecimento dos vegetais em geral.
B) insuficiência de nutrientes e vitaminas.
C) apropriação indevida do termo “plant-based”.
D) questionamento científico da sua eficácia.
E) restrição rígida das opções de alimentos.
Resposta
C) apropriação indevida do termo “plant-based”.