Question

consider this claim: sports drinks are a healthy alternative to soft drinks. now consider how someone might argue against this. which sentence presents a counter - claim to the above claim? many advertisements for sports drinks are specifically designed to target teenagers and young adults. some sports drinks have more calories and sugar than the average soft drink. sports drinks often contain vitamins and minerals that are not found in most sodas.

Explanation:

A counter - claim opposes the original claim. The claim is that sports drinks are a healthy alternative to soft drinks. The fact that some sports drinks have more calories and sugar than the average soft drink directly challenges this by suggesting they may not be a healthy alternative. The first option is about advertising and the third option supports the original claim.

Answer:

Some sports drinks have more calories and sugar than the average soft drink.