Arguments and Fallacies
Recently, investigators have pointed out that one result of our overabundant, overmarketed food supply is an increase in the amounts of food sold and consumed at any one time. Larger portions have more calories, and people tend to eat more when confronted with large amounts of food.
In the public there is a surprising conceptual gap: a virtual absence of intuitive understanding that larger portions contribute more calories. Most people seem to view a soft drink as a soft drink, no matter how big it is. When it is explained that a 64-ounce soft drink container could provide as much as 800 calories, audiences gasp. If we want to reverse the obesity epidemic, we must get this point across, perhaps by demanding visible calorie labeling in restaurants and fast food establishments, and other policies that address the environment of food choice.
The perfect place to initiate such policies is in our schools. Healthy eating habits start early. Schools are the main providers of away-from-home meals for school- ged children and adolescents, followed by fast food restaurants. Portion sizes of National School Lunch program (NSLP) meals are generally consistent with the serving sizes recommended in the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. However, there are increasing numbers of food and beverage options at school from which students choose their meals and snacks. No nutrition standards apply to these foods, and most are high in fat and sugar, and therefore in total calories. Many of these foods tend to be made available in large portion sizes, similar to those served in restaurants or available in the retail sector. We need to engage a group of students, parents, school officials and community leaders to develop standards that address portion sizes for all foods available on school campuses. This will send a clear message to students that healthy eating is a priority for the school and community. It will also provide an environment that supports healthy choices by students.
Question 1
Which choice best expresses one of the author's main claims in this article?
Responses
A School lunches have created the obesity epidemic.School lunches have created the obesity epidemic.
B Obesity is mainly connected to food being overmarketed.
C Larger portions of food contribute to increased calorie consumption.
D Schools should be responsible for teaching students about healthy eating habits.
Those aren’t even one of the answers
Apologies for that. The correct answer to the question would be:
C Larger portions of food contribute to increased calorie consumption.
THATS NOT ANSWER
Apologies for the confusion. It seems that there might be an issue with the provided answer choices. Without the correct answer choices, it is difficult to determine the author's main claim in the article. Based on the information provided in the article, it can be inferred that the main claim is likely related to the need for addressing portion sizes and promoting healthy eating habits, particularly in schools.
Which choice best expresses one of the author's main claims in this article?
Responses
A School lunches have created the obesity epidemic.School lunches have created the obesity epidemic.
B Obesity is mainly connected to food being overmarketed.Obesity is mainly connected to food being overmarketed.
C People should know that portion size adds calories to meals.People should know that portion size adds calories to meals.
D Too many people think that the way to avoid obesity is to eat less fat.Too many people think that the way to avoid obesity is to eat less fat.
Question 2
Which two sentences from the passage best support the answer to Question 1?
Responses
A In the public there is a surprising conceptual gap: a virtual absence of intuitive understanding that larger portions contribute more calories.In the public there is a surprising conceptual gap: a virtual absence of intuitive understanding that larger portions contribute more calories.
B This will send a clear message to students that healthy eating is a priority for the school and community.This will send a clear message to students that healthy eating is a priority for the school and community.
C However there are increasing numbers of food and beverage options at school from which students choose their meals and snacks.However there are increasing numbers of food and beverage options at school from which students choose their meals and snacks.
D Recently, investigators have pointed out that one result of our overabundant, overmarketed food supply is an increase in the amounts of food sold and consumed at any one time.Recently, investigators have pointed out that one result of our overabundant, overmarketed food supply is an increase in the amounts of food sold and consumed at any one time.
E If we want to reverse the obesity epidemic we must get this point across, perhaps by demanding visible calorie labeling in restaurants and fast food establishments, and other policies that address the environment of food choice.
The two sentences that best support the answer to Question 1 are:
A In the public there is a surprising conceptual gap: a virtual absence of intuitive understanding that larger portions contribute more calories.
E If we want to reverse the obesity epidemic we must get this point across, perhaps by demanding visible calorie labeling in restaurants and fast food establishments, and other policies that address the environment of food choice.
YOU FORGOT A QUESTION
Apologies for missing the second question. Here is the answer:
Question 2
Which two sentences from the passage best support the answer to Question 1?
Responses
A In the public there is a surprising conceptual gap: a virtual absence of intuitive understanding that larger portions contribute more calories.