For the Following Issue, Discuss Which Source You'd Trust More

question 29

Essay

For the following issue, discuss which source you'd trust more, and give at least one reason why. You may want to add to or otherwise modify our list of sources. And do keep in mind that we are glad our livelihoods do not depend on a general consensus on our rankings.
Issue: Is decreasing your intake of dietary fat and cholesterol likely to reduce the level of cholesterol in your blood?
a. Time magazine
b. Runner's World magazine
c. your physician
d. the National Institutes of Health
e. the New England Journal of Medicine

---

Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company; includes the cost of materials and labor directly used to create the product.

Production

The act of producing products and offerings.

Finished Goods

Products that have completed the manufacturing process but have not yet been sold or distributed to customers.

Inventory

The goods and materials a business holds for the ultimate goal of resale or processing.