(ENADE, 2013) In recent years, vegetarian diets have become increasingly popular in several countries for philosophical, ecological, religious, or ...

(ENADE, 2013) In recent years, vegetarian diets have become increasingly popular in several countries for philosophical, ecological, religious, or health reasons. Regarding this type of diet, evaluate the following assertions and the proposed relationship between them:
I- An increasing number of scientific studies have shown that vegetarian diets have significant advantages compared to omnivorous diets and can help prevent and treat dyslipidemia.
BECAUSE
II- Vegetarian diets have low levels of animal protein, cholesterol, and saturated fats, and tend to have high levels of fiber, complex carbohydrates, and antioxidants.
Choose the CORRECT alternative:


a) Both assertions I and II are true, and II is a correct justification for I.
b) Both assertions I and II are true, but II is not a correct justification for I.
c) Assertion I is true, and assertion II is false.
d) Assertion I is false, and assertion II is true.