Question

which evidence best supports this counterclaim? to eat healthier, people should avoid sodas and snacks made with sugar. a. medical studies have demonstrated that too much sugar is a risk factor for some diseases. b. sugary snacks and sodas can be replaced with healthful choices like fruit. c. sodas and snacks made with sugar are bad for students health. d. most students know that eating sugar is not good for their health.

Explanation:

To support the counterclaim that people should avoid sugary sodas and snacks for better health, we need evidence showing a negative health impact of excess sugar. Option A cites medical studies linking too much sugar to disease risk, which directly supports the idea of avoiding sugary items. Option B is about replacements, not health risks. Option C is specific to students and repeats the claim without new evidence. Option D is about students' knowledge, not the health effects of sugar. So A provides the strongest supporting evidence.

Answer:

A. Medical studies have demonstrated that too much sugar is a risk factor for some diseases.