N Read the excerpt from "Healthy Eating."
How does the author develop her argument in this part
of the article?
Albo
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.
O She provides statistics to show how harmful a poor
diet can be.
O She gives several reasons why people should eat
healthier foods.
O She shares anecdotes to show why children need
healthier diets.
O She uses scientific facts to tell why eating habits
have changed.