Is the message of the following passage stated or implied?

The American Medical Association says eating whole-grain bread instead of white bread is part of a healthy diet.

A.
implied

B.
stated

B. stated

The message of the passage is stated.

To determine whether the message of the passage is stated or implied, we need to carefully analyze the provided information. In this case, the passage states straightforwardly that the American Medical Association recommends eating whole-grain bread instead of white bread as part of a healthy diet.

Therefore, the correct answer is B. stated.