Question:
In the section, “A Nationwide Problem,” the author includes Susan Popkin’s quotation about stigmas to support the claim that ___.
A. the economy has improved
B. many schools provide free breakfast
C. fewer resources exist for older teens
D. food-insecure teens are reluctant to accept help
Answer:
The correct answer is D)
Step-by-step explanation:
The Author of "A National Problem" posits that one has to take a different approach if they must help teens with food.
Why?
According to Popkins, who is referenced in the article, there is a social stigma associated with having to "stand out" to receive "handouts". So teens would rather starve than publicly accept food donations.
Because teens are still developing psychologically, this kind of stigmas can often end up with a bigger problem than the one that is being solved.
Also, because teens are unwilling to come forward openly to accept food aid, they go through other problems such as poor academic performance which stems from the inability to concentrate at school because of malnutrition or starvation.
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