Question

Refer to "Youth and Tobacco Use" for a complete version of the text.

Re-read the except"

"Flavorings in tobacco products can make them more appealing to youth.

In 2014, 73% of high school students and 56% of middle school students who used tobacco products in the past 30 days reported using a flavored tobacco product during that time."

Why did the author chose to include this information?

A) To provide an explanation for a recent phenomena
B) To explain that flavored tobacco products are healthier than non-flavored products
C) To persuade teenagers not to smoke with reasoning
D) To scare readers into not smoking

Answer 1

The author included statistics on youth usage of flavored tobacco products to explain the rise in tobacco use among this age group and to highlight the appeal of these products to the youth, suggesting a need for further regulation or education.

Step-by-step explanation:

The author chose to include the information about flavored tobacco products and their use among youth to provide an explanation for a recent phenomenon. The detailed statistics regarding high school and middle school students’ use of flavored tobacco products underscore the concern over how these products are making tobacco use more appealing to a younger audience. This is pertinent information as it helps to explain the increase in tobacco use among youth and signals the necessity for potential regulation or educational measures. It also indirectly emphasizes the danger of these products being a potential gateway to regular tobacco smoking, which public health officials are concerned about.

Answer 2

Answer: The answer is A