Question

Breakfast would not be the same without oatmeal, which has been a staple in the American diet for many decades. About 80% of Americans have some type of oats in their pantries. Old-fashioned oatmeal and instant oatmeal are two types of oats that are on the market. Both types are a quick and easy way to obtain fiber as well as to lower cholesterol.
Old-fashioned oatmeal, or rolled oats, have little processing done to the original oats. It can be cooked into the regular oatmeal cereal and then covered with milk, fruit, or other toppings. Besides just being a popular breakfast item, old-fashioned oatmeal can be added to a variety of other foods. It is an ingredient in oatmeal raisin cookies as well as in meatloaf and breads.
In instant oatmeal, or quick oats, the oats are further processed. This time, the oats are made such that they can quickly absorb water and cook faster than old-fashioned oatmeal. Because of this, instant oatmeal can cook in about a minute. An assortment of flavors can also be added to the oatmeal. However, instant oatmeal cannot be an ingredient in other foods because it is already cooked and dried.
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Choose the best summary for the first paragraph.
A.
Old-fashioned oatmeal and instant oatmeal are known for how quickly they are cooked and how healthy they are for the body.
B.
Some of the most popular breakfast foods cannot compete with oatmeal because it has been an American morning tradition.
C.
In a large number of American households, some type of oatmeal can be found behind the doors of the pantry.
D.
A popular, healthy breakfast item for Americans is oatmeal, which can be made of old-fashioned and instant oatmeal.

Answer 1

D. It best captures that oatmeal is a popular, healthy American breakfast and notes the two types (old-fashioned and instant).