The student wants to identify which of the three foods has the highest magnesium content. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
A
At 80 mg/oz, almonds contain more magnesium than peanuts (49 mg/oz).
B
Chia seeds contain 150 mg/oz of magnesium, which is more than peanuts and almonds.
C
Magnesium is present in many foods, including peanuts, almonds, and chia seeds.
D
Peanuts contain 49 mg/oz of magnesium, a mineral the human body requires for over 300 essential processes.
Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is the best answer. The sentence identifies chia seeds as having the highest magnesium content of the three foods, noting that they contain 150 mg/oz, which is more than both peanuts and almonds.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. The sentence compares the magnesium content of almonds and peanuts; it doesn’t identify which of the three foods has the highest magnesium content.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. The sentence merely mentions the three foods; it doesn’t identify which one has the highest magnesium content.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. The sentence identifies the magnesium content of peanuts; it doesn’t identify which of the three foods has the highest magnesium content.