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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #38650 Phosphorus
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It is hardly possible to take up any newspaper or magazine now a days without coming across advertisements of health supplements whose chief recommendation is that they contain phosphorus and other minerals. They are generally very expensive but reader is assured that they are worth ten times the price asked, on account of their wonderful properties as nerve and brain foods. The proprietors are flourishing due to boosting sales and they spend thousands in advertising. In this era of increasing nervous exhaustion and brain fag there are innumerable sufferers who do not mind wasting their dollars to buy health. They are unaware of the side effects. On the contrary isn't it more enjoyable to eat apples containing large percentage of, say, phosphorus? They are natural and the best nerve and brain food. Two apples at the beginning of each meal can work wonders. But our inclination to artificiality prevents us from using these natural wonders.

Which of the following are the reasons one should avoid taking the health supplements?

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Option 2: "They may have unknown side effects"

Explanation: The text explicitly states that consumers are unaware of the side effects of health supplements. This indicates a significant reason to avoid them, as the potential health risks are not disclosed.

Option 1: "They are very expensive"

Explanation: While the text mentions that health supplements are generally very expensive, this alone does not provide a compelling reason to avoid them. The focus of the text is more on the side effects and the benefits of natural foods rather than just the cost.

Option 3: "They do not have enough nutrients"

Explanation: The text does not claim that health supplements lack nutrients. Instead, it suggests that they contain phosphorus and other minerals, but it emphasizes the side effects and the benefits of natural foods over supplements.

Option 4: "They are a waste of money"

Explanation: The text implies that many consumers waste their money on health supplements without realizing the potential side effects. This aligns with the idea that spending on these products may not yield the promised health benefits.

Option 5: "They are heavily advertised"

Explanation: Although the text mentions that proprietors spend thousands on advertising, this does not serve as a reason to avoid health supplements. Advertising alone does not indicate the quality or safety of the product.

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