Question

read this claim from an argumentative essay about high-sugar foods. high-sugar foods should have the same sales restrictions as other harmful substances, such as tobacco. which statement best represents a counterclaim to this claim? sugar is a nutrient that the body uses as a source of energy; tobacco is not. consuming too much sugar over time can lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease. sugar is cheaper to buy than tobacco. studies have shown that sugar can be addictive.

Explanation:

A counterclaim should oppose the original claim. The original claim says high - sugar foods should have the same sales restrictions as harmful substances like tobacco. Option A points out a key difference: sugar is a nutrient for energy, while tobacco is not. This difference shows that sugar and tobacco are not equivalent, so sugar shouldn't have the same sales restrictions as tobacco. Option B supports the idea that sugar is harmful (so should have restrictions), Option C is about cost (not relevant to harm or restrictions), and Option D supports the idea that sugar is addictive (so should have restrictions).

Answer:

A. Sugar is a nutrient that the body uses as a source of energy; tobacco is not.