Question

What was the author’s main point in the following paragraph?

“Dermody quoted research on obesity rates. The study found that obesity rates went up at the same time soda drinking declined.” (AKS 11)

A. To encourage people to research obesity rates

B. To show the reader that drinking sugary beverages may not alone affect obesity rates

C. To suggest that sugary beverages should be avoided altogether

D. To show the reader that the research supports healthy drinking habits

Answer 1

To suggest that sugary beverages should be avoided altogether

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