Read the excerpt from "Healthy Eating." But no one can ignore the damage being wrought by all
this bad eating. More than one out of three adults in the
United States -- 37.5 percent -- are obese, according to
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some
of the leading causes of death -- heart disease, stroke
and type 2 diabetes -- are directly linked to obesity. And
childhood obesity has tripled in the last 30 years. With
more than a third of kids between 6 and 19 considered
obese, the CDC reports, they are at substantially more
risk for developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes,
bone and joint conditions, and cancer.
Which statement best describes the author's argument
in this part of the article?
Eating a poor diet can have harmful effects on
people's health.
Eating healthier foods is not as easy as some might
think.
Children should be required to maintain a healthy diet.
Eating habits have changed significantly in recent
years.