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.

How does the author develop her argument in this part of the article?

She provides statistics to show how harmful a poor diet can be.
She gives several reasons why people should eat healthier foods.
She shares anecdotes to show why children need healthier diets.
She uses scientific facts to tell why eating habits have changed. orgetting to eat was causing problems.

How does the excerpt support the author's claim that making small changes can have positive effects?

It shows that Ferguson just needed to eat more fruits and vegetables to improve her health.
It shows that Ferguson just needed the correct information about what to eat to improve her diet.
It shows that Ferguson simply needed to live a more relaxed lifestyle to improve her eating habits.
It shows that Ferguson simply needed to cut down on her carbohydrates to improve her diet.