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".....Studies have shown that when calorie information is readily available, people choose healthier options. Therefore, a health official proposes that all restaurants should be required to display calorie counts, aiming to reduce the national obesity rate within 10 years."


(E) Many foods that do not have high-calorie counts are still unhealthy because of high salt or sugar content, which is not necessarily reflected in calorie counts alone.

Option E seriously weakens the idea of implementing this tactical approach by the ­Health Advocate

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­Health Advocate's Argument: The implementation of mandatory calorie counts on all restaurant menus is widely seen as an effective measure to combat obesity. Studies have shown that when calorie information is readily available, people choose healthier options. Therefore, a health official proposes that all restaurants should be required to display calorie counts, aiming to reduce the national obesity rate within 10 years.

Proposal: To reduce obesity, all restaurants be required to display calorie count, based on studies conducted. 

Which of the following, if true, most seriously calls into question the advisability of implementing the proposal?

(A) Many restaurants that voluntarily provide calorie counts have seen a decrease in customers, indicating potential revenue losses for businesses.-Irrelevant

(B) Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of calorie counts have primarily focused on fast food restaurants, which only represent a portion of the restaurant industry.-If studies are not thoroughly conducted, the proposal based on such studies is questionable.

(C) Restaurants that have already implemented calorie counts report difficulties in accurately estimating the calorie content for every dish, leading to frequent revisions.-Irrelevant

(D) Foods that are high in calories are often the most affordable options, making them more appealing despite calorie count displays.- Affordable foods may be appealing, but so are healthier foods.

(E) Many foods that do not have high-calorie counts are still unhealthy because of high salt or sugar content, which is not necessarily reflected in calorie counts alone.­- It doesn't put a question mark on  the basis of proposal ­
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­Health Advocate's Argument: The implementation of mandatory calorie counts on all restaurant menus is widely seen as an effective measure to combat obesity. Studies have shown that when calorie information is readily available, people choose healthier options. Therefore, a health official proposes that all restaurants should be required to display calorie counts, aiming to reduce the national obesity rate within 10 years.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously calls into question the advisability of implementing the proposal?

(A) Many restaurants that voluntarily provide calorie counts have seen a decrease in customers, indicating potential revenue losses for businesses.

(B) Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of calorie counts have primarily focused on fast food restaurants, which only represent a portion of the restaurant industry.

(C) Restaurants that have already implemented calorie counts report difficulties in accurately estimating the calorie content for every dish, leading to frequent revisions.

(D) Foods that are high in calories are often the most affordable options, making them more appealing despite calorie count displays.

(E) Many foods that do not have high-calorie counts are still unhealthy because of high salt or sugar content, which is not necessarily reflected in calorie counts alone.



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­To determine which option most seriously calls into question the advisability of implementing mandatory calorie counts on restaurant menus, we need to identify the option that undermines the effectiveness or practicality of the proposal in reducing the national obesity rate.

(A) Many restaurants that voluntarily provide calorie counts have seen a decrease in customers, indicating potential revenue losses for businesses.
- This option focuses on potential revenue losses for businesses, which is a concern for the restaurant industry but does not directly address the effectiveness of the proposal in combating obesity.

(B) Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of calorie counts have primarily focused on fast food restaurants, which only represent a portion of the restaurant industry.
- This option questions the generalizability of the studies' findings. If the effectiveness of calorie counts is only proven in fast food restaurants, it may not be applicable to other types of restaurants, thus weakening the proposal's overall impact.

(C) Restaurants that have already implemented calorie counts report difficulties in accurately estimating the calorie content for every dish, leading to frequent revisions.
- This option highlights practical challenges in implementation, suggesting that inaccuracies in calorie counts could undermine the proposal's effectiveness in helping people make healthier choices.

(D) Foods that are high in calories are often the most affordable options, making them more appealing despite calorie count displays.
- This option suggests that even with calorie counts, people might still choose high-calorie foods due to affordability, which could limit the proposal's impact on reducing obesity.

(E) Many foods that do not have high-calorie counts are still unhealthy because of high salt or sugar content, which is not necessarily reflected in calorie counts alone.
- This option points out that calorie counts alone do not provide a complete picture of a food's healthiness. It implies that focusing solely on calories might not effectively address overall unhealthy eating habits.

The most compelling option that directly challenges the proposal's ability to reduce the national obesity rate is:

(E) Many foods that do not have high-calorie counts are still unhealthy because of high salt or sugar content, which is not necessarily reflected in calorie counts alone.

This option seriously calls into question the advisability of the proposal because it suggests that simply providing calorie counts might not lead to healthier eating choices if other important nutritional factors are ignored.
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­A - The plan is for reducing the national obesity rate. Potential revenue losses for restaurants is irrelevant. They may continue to implement regardless, maybe with some government incentives. Eliminate.

B - Even if only a portion of the industry is covered, it still helps that obesity rate can still be reduced. We need not completely eliminate it. Not the answer.

C - Frequent revisions does not mean that it will deter people from taking healthy foods nor does it point to such a theory. Eliminate.

D - Correct. If, despite displaying the calorie counts, cost plays a much bigger role, the plan will not lead to the intended consequences. 

E - We are not concerned about the overall health here. The argument is rather narrowed towards reducing obesity. Eliminate.

Therefore, D
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This problem is wordy and challenging due to the fact the answer choices are all something we can infer as true from outside sources, but we need to remember to stay focused on what the passage actually says, not outside info. The argument is essentially that menu's should display calorie information since this will combat obesity rates. So our answer needs to reflect a flaw with calorie display actually reducing obesity rates. Lets look at the answers.

­"Health Advocate's Argument: The implementation of mandatory calorie counts on all restaurant menus is widely seen as an effective measure to combat obesity. Studies have shown that when calorie information is readily available, people choose healthier options. Therefore, a health official proposes that all restaurants should be required to display calorie counts, aiming to reduce the national obesity rate within 10 years.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously calls into question the advisability of implementing the proposal?"

(A) Many restaurants that voluntarily provide calorie counts have seen a decrease in customers, indicating potential revenue losses for businesses.
- this one is tempting since it could be true, but our flaw is focused on why calories on menus wouldnt reduce obesity, not necessarily reductions in business. Eliminate.

(B) Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of calorie counts have primarily focused on fast food restaurants, which only represent a portion of the restaurant industry.
-this is too specific and contains info (fast food industry) which wasnt mentioned in the passage, so i think its safe to eliminate

(C) Restaurants that have already implemented calorie counts report difficulties in accurately estimating the calorie content for every dish, leading to frequent revisions.
-this one is also tempting since it would explain that even with displaying calories, it may not necessarily be the right count so people could still go over their goals aka not reducing obesity levels. But i think it is a stretch to make it true, so eliminate

(D) Foods that are high in calories are often the most affordable options, making them more appealing despite calorie count displays.
-out of scope, while likely true it doesnt accurately match our argument

(E) Many foods that do not have high-calorie counts are still unhealthy because of high salt or sugar content, which is not necessarily reflected in calorie counts alone.
-this is what i chose as the correct answer. While menus may have the calorie count displayed, allowing ppl to choose the "healthier" or lower calorie option, the ingredients in it may be unhealthy and still contribute to obesity.
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My guess would be D. It's a tricky one.

Conclusion: Make it mandatory for restaurants to list calorie information in menus, an act that would reduce the obesity rate within 10 years.

Premise: Studies show that when calorie information is available on the menu, people tend to choose the healthier option.

Option A: "Many restaurants that voluntarily provide calorie counts have seen a decrease in customers, indicating potential revenue losses for businesses." Revenue loss is irrelevant to the argument here. ELIMINATE.

Option B: "Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of calorie counts have primarily focused on fast food restaurants, which only represent a portion of the restaurant industry." At first glance this seems to be a sample selection error. A study based on fast food restaurants is not representative of the food industry. But that's a trap IMO. The conclusion is about the national obesity rate i.e. the people who are obese vs the entire population. It is possible that a majority of people visit that unrepresentative sample of fast food restaurants. ELIMINATE.

Option C: "Restaurants that have already implemented calorie counts report difficulties in accurately estimating the calorie content for every dish, leading to frequent revisions." This is hard to eliminate. My thought here was that the goal is to reduce the obesity rate in 10 years. 10 years is a pretty long time, and that should give ample time to restaurants to get to a point where they have a good idea about the calorie count. ELIMINATE.

Option D: "Foods that are high in calories are often the most affordable options, making them more appealing despite calorie count displays." So there is ANOTHER factor that might be driving customer decisions. This option introduces another variable to the argument that customers might not always make decisions based on a lower calorie count; the cost of the food will be taken in consideration as well. KEEP.

Option E: "Many foods that do not have high-calorie counts are still unhealthy because of high salt or sugar content, which is not necessarily reflected in calorie counts alone." This option is irrelevant. The argument talks about obesity only. Not about overall health effects of consuming foods higher in sodium or sugar. ELIMINATE.

Honestly, I am not 100% confident in answering this question. But hope this helps! :)­
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­Let's analyse each option:

(A) While this suggests a potential economic impact on businesses, it does not directly address the effectiveness of the proposal in combating obesity. Eliminated.

(B) This option questions the generalizability of the studies used to support the proposal. If the studies are not representative of the entire restaurant industry, the proposal's effectiveness might be limited. However, it doesn't directly address whether providing calorie counts reduces obesity. Eliminated.

(C) This directly challenges the core assumption. If calorie counts aren't accurate, they won't empower informed choices.

(D) This is true, but calorie information is still valuable for some. It doesn't negate all benefits. Eliminated.

(E) This points out that calorie counts alone may not provide a comprehensive view of a food's healthiness, potentially misleading consumers. However, it doesn't directly argue against the proposal's potential to reduce obesity rates. Eliminated.


Therefore, the answer is option (C)
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(A) While businesses might lose customers, this doesn't necessarily mean that displaying calorie counts won't help lower obesity rates.
(B) Although the studies mostly look at fast food, this doesn't prove that calorie counts won't be effective in other restaurants.
(C) Even if restaurants find it hard to provide exact calorie numbers, it doesn't mean people won't choose healthier foods when the information is available.
(E) Calorie counts don't show everything about a food's healthiness, but they still help people avoid eating too many calories.
(D) Since cheaper foods are often high in calories, people might still choose them despite knowing the calorie content, making the rule less likely to reduce obesity effectively.
So correct answer (D)
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Answer: D

(A) Many restaurants that voluntarily provide calorie counts have seen a decrease in customers, indicating potential revenue losses for businesses.

We are concerned with combating obesity, not the potential economic impact of providing calorie counts.

(B) Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of calorie counts have primarily focused on fast food restaurants, which only represent a portion of the restaurant industry.

Studies have been focused on fast-food restaurants, which represent a portion. If displaying calorie counts works there, then we can still reduce the national obesity rate. Also, a lack of study does not mean the plan won't work in other types of restaurants. It only tells us that we cannot predict the outcome as in the case of fast-food restaurants.

(C) Restaurants that have already implemented calorie counts report difficulties in accurately estimating the calorie content for every dish, leading to frequent revisions.

Leading to frequent revisions unweakens this option. What was said earlier about the calorie counts not being accurate has been reversed by talking about frequent revisions. Sure, it's not very practical for the restaurant owners but with frequent revisions, they can maintain a somewhat accurate calorie count for every dish.

(D) Foods that are high in calories are often the most affordable options, making them more appealing despite calorie count displays.

Displaying calorie counts will lead people to choose healthier options. But if high calorie foods remain more appealing due to affordability, the presence of calorie counts may not lead to healthier choices, thus weakening the proposal.

(E) Many foods that do not have high-calorie counts are still unhealthy because of high salt or sugar content, which is not necessarily reflected in calorie counts alone.

Firstly, we are talking about foods that are not high in calories. Secondly, unhealthy is a very broad term. We want to reduce obesity rate, whereas unhealthy can refer to conditions like sugar, blood pressure.
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Conclusion of the passage is : all restaurants should be required to display calorie counts, aiming to reduce the national obesity rate within 10 years.

(A) Many restaurants that voluntarily provide calorie counts have seen a decrease in customers, indicating potential revenue losses for businesses.
What should import us is the advisability of implementing the plan toward the objective of reducing obesity not matters of customers decrease, False
(B) Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of calorie counts have primarily focused on fast food restaurants, which only represent a portion of the restaurant industry.
this does not goes in contradiction with the conclusion, False

(C) Restaurants that have already implemented calorie counts report difficulties in accurately estimating the calorie content for every dish, leading to frequent revisions.
Leading to frequent revisions has actually nothing to do with the outcomes of the plan, False

(D) Foods that are high in calories are often the most affordable options, making them more appealing despite calorie count displays.
What should import us is the advisability of implementing the plan toward the objective of reducing obesity not matters of affordability, False
(E) Many foods that do not have high-calorie counts are still unhealthy because of high salt or sugar content, which is not necessarily reflected in calorie counts alone.
This is perfectly correct, and gives evidence that a plan relying on calorie count is not effective,

Correct answer is E
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This question is looking for the statement which most weakens or undermines the argument, which in this case is the advisability of implementing the Health Advocate's Argument. A very effective way of weakening an argument is to target and weaken it's assumption. 

Let us take a closer look at the argument and divide it into sections.

Claim:
The implementation of mandatory calorie counts on all restaurant menus is widely seen as an effective measure to combat obesity.

Premise:
Studies have shown that when calorie information is readily available, people choose healthier options.

Conclusion:
Therefore, a health official proposes that all restaurants should be required to display calorie counts, aiming to reduce the national obesity rate within 10 years.

An assumption is the crucial unstated link of an argument that needs to be true in order for the argument to hold up. It often acts as the link between the premise and the conclusion. 

So in this instance we can summarise ­the Health Advocate's Argument as "Studies have shown that when calorie information is readily available, people choose healthier options; therefore a health official proposes that all restaurants should be required to display calorie counts, aiming to reduce the national obesity rate within 10 years"

The question asks "Which of the following, if true, most seriously calls into question the advisability of implementing the proposal?", meaning which statement most seriously undermine's the heart of the ­Health Advocate's Argument.

Let's look at the answer choices.

(A) Many restaurants that voluntarily provide calorie counts have seen a decrease in customers, indicating potential revenue losses for businesses.

If we look at advisability of implementing the proposal, this is a pretty severe drawback. A decrease in customers means the customers will not see the caloric values of food, which will not help them from a health perspective. Moreover, harming the profitability of many restaurants in the process, since it is outlined in the plan that all restaurants should be required to display calorie counts is a huge hit to the restaurant industry on a national level. Not advisable.

(B) Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of calorie counts have primarily focused on fast food restaurants, which only represent a portion of the restaurant industry.

This does not really undermine the argument as there is the possibility that if the same study was done on other restaurants, it would also yield similar positive results. 

(C) Restaurants that have already implemented calorie counts report difficulties in accurately estimating the calorie content for every dish, leading to frequent revisions.

This seems like a slight inconvenience for the restaurants but does not undermine the effectiveness of the plan. We do not know what the net benefit is of implementing the plan as a whole so cannot say.

(D) Foods that are high in calories are often the most affordable options, making them more appealing despite calorie count displays.

Being more appealing does not mean automatically that people will go for that. They could still be appealing but people could be opting for healthier alternatives. 

(E) Many foods that do not have high-calorie counts are still unhealthy because of high salt or sugar content, which is not necessarily reflected in calorie counts alone.

This does not strongly undermine the plan. It can also be argued that many foods that do not have high-calorie counts are healthy. We are not going to quantify the nutritional value of every single food with respect to its caloric content. The word "many" is also vague. Even with the many foods that are unhealthy with a low-calorie count, people could still be having positive effects from the implementation of the plan.

Answer is A.
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­Health Advocate's Argument: The implementation of mandatory calorie counts on all restaurant menus is widely seen as an effective measure to combat obesity. Studies have shown that when calorie information is readily available, people choose healthier options. Therefore, a health official proposes that all restaurants should be required to display calorie counts, aiming to reduce the national obesity rate within 10 years.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously calls into question the advisability of implementing the proposal?

(A) Many restaurants that voluntarily provide calorie counts have seen a decrease in customers, indicating potential revenue losses for businesses.

(B) Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of calorie counts have primarily focused on fast food restaurants, which only represent a portion of the restaurant industry.

(C) Restaurants that have already implemented calorie counts report difficulties in accurately estimating the calorie content for every dish, leading to frequent revisions.

(D) Foods that are high in calories are often the most affordable options, making them more appealing despite calorie count displays.

(E) Many foods that do not have high-calorie counts are still unhealthy because of high salt or sugar content, which is not necessarily reflected in calorie counts alone.



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­Health Advocate's Argument: The implementation of mandatory calorie counts on all restaurant menus is widely seen as an effective measure to combat obesity. Studies have shown that when calorie information is readily available, people choose healthier options. Therefore, a health official proposes that all restaurants should be required to display calorie counts, aiming to reduce the national obesity rate within 10 years.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously calls into question the advisability of implementing the proposal?

(A) Many restaurants that voluntarily provide calorie counts have seen a decrease in customers, indicating potential revenue losses for businesses.CORRECT.If customers started eating to some other restaurents then national obesity may not reduce.

(B) Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of calorie counts have primarily focused on fast food restaurants, which only represent a portion of the restaurant industry.Even if they focus on fast food restaurent then also health advocates argument is advisable.generally fast food have heigh calories.

(C) Restaurants that have already implemented calorie counts report difficulties in accurately estimating the calorie content for every dish, leading to frequent revisions.More work doesnt mean that its not advisable

(D) Foods that are high in calories are often the most affordable options, making them more appealing despite calorie count displays.They are apppealing but even then calorie count display may help in reducing their consumption

(E) Many foods that do not have high-calorie counts are still unhealthy because of high salt or sugar content, which is not necessarily reflected in calorie counts alone.We are concern with reducing the calorie intake and it can happen without taking into account for the mentioned foods

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(A) This option highlights a potential economic drawback for restaurants but does not directly address the effectiveness of calorie counts in reducing obesity. The primary concern is the impact on business revenue rather than the health outcome.

(B) Correct. This option questions the generalizability of the study which the proposal is trying to apply. It directly challenges the proposal's effectiveness. It suggests that more research is needed across different types of restaurants and that the evidence on which is based the proposal is incomplete and potential wrong.

(C) This option points to practical challenges in implementation but does not directly address the impact on consumer behavior or obesity rates. While accuracy is important, this issue alone does not refute the proposal's goal.

(D) This option addresses a significant issue: economic constraints may lead consumers to choose high-calorie options regardless of calorie information. But this doesn't directly undermine the proposal since calorie counts may still be effective for choosing a meal based on the study.

(E) This option points out that calorie counts do not provide a complete picture of a food's healthiness. However, it does not directly undermine the effectiveness of calorie counts in reducing calorie intake and obesity. It suggests the need for more comprehensive nutritional information but does not refute the potential benefit of calorie counts.

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Which of the following, if true, most seriously calls into question the advisability of implementing the proposal?

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(A) Many restaurants that voluntarily provide calorie counts have seen a decrease in customers, indicating potential revenue losses for businesses.
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Out of scope, the main concern is how indicating meal's calories can impact on lowering national obesity rate not if it will affect restaurants' finance.

(B) Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of calorie counts have primarily focused on fast food restaurants, which only represent a portion of the restaurant industry.
INCORRECT
This will strength the implementation as fast food is a huge industry worldwide, so a sample of this industry can give adequate information.

(C) Restaurants that have already implemented calorie counts report difficulties in accurately estimating the calorie content for every dish, leading to frequent revisions.
INCORRECT
The frequency of revisions in calorie content will not diretly affect in the reduction of national obesity rate, in the extend they give the correct information to consumers, but this is not stated in the sentence.

(D) Foods that are high in calories are often the most affordable options, making them more appealing despite calorie count displays.
INCORRECT
Even though it makes more appealing, it doesn't mean that people will choose them.

(E) Many foods that do not have high-calorie counts are still unhealthy because of high salt or sugar content, which is not necessarily reflected in calorie counts alone.
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This will weaken the effectiveness of the proposal because to avoid gaining weight it is crucial to have a low sodium and low sugar intake. So even if a meal is not highly calorie it may not be the best option, leading to undernutrition or obesity. Thus, hindering the goal of lowering national obesity rate.

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­Answer E
Indeed, if E is true, this will not reduce the obesity, which is the aim of the proposal.
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­This is a weaken question, so we need to find the answer that will make the conclusion less likely.
Conclusion: all restaurants should be required to display calorie counts, aiming to reduce the national obesity rate within 10 years.
Prediction: despite displaying the calorie count, people will still choose the dishes with the highest count

A --> irrelevant choice, the revenue loss is never mentioned
B --> irrelevant, fast food is not mentioned
C --> irrelevant, estimation does not matter
D --> matches the prediction and shows that people will still choose those, making it less likely to reduce obesity
E --> irrelevant, it never talks about salt and sugar

Answer is C
 
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­(A) Many restaurants that voluntarily provide calorie counts have seen a decrease in customers, indicating potential revenue losses for businesses.
INCORRECT. We don't know if the decrease in customers is significant. Revenue losses for businesses don't matter here.

(B) Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of calorie counts have primarily focused on fast food restaurants, which only represent a portion of the restaurant industry.
CORRECT. If we do not know if the proposal would be effective in all types of restaurants, perhaps we should do a broader study before making its implementation mandatory.

(C) Restaurants that have already implemented calorie counts report difficulties in accurately estimating the calorie content for every dish, leading to frequent revisions.
INCORRECT. Exact precision is not important here.

(D) Foods that are high in calories are often the most affordable options, making them more appealing despite calorie count displays.
INCORRECT. Surely there are people who, despite the price being more expensive, choose the healthier option.

(E) Many foods that do not have high-calorie counts are still unhealthy because of high salt or sugar content, which is not necessarily reflected in calorie counts alone.
INCORRECT. The proposal wants to reduce the national obesity. Other low-calorie foods don't matter here.

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­Health Advocate's Argument: The implementation of mandatory calorie counts on all restaurant menus is widely seen as an effective measure to combat obesity. Studies have shown that when calorie information is readily available, people choose healthier options. Therefore, a health official proposes that all restaurants should be required to display calorie counts, aiming to reduce the national obesity rate within 10 years [This is the goal].

Which of the following, if true, most seriously calls into question the advisability of implementing the proposal?

(A) Many restaurants that voluntarily provide calorie counts have seen a decrease in customers, indicating potential revenue losses for businesses. [Doesn't matter because our concern is whether it will be helpful to reduce the national obesity rate within 10 years ]

(B) Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of calorie counts have primarily focused on fast food restaurants, which only represent a portion of the restaurant industry. [The plan can still be effective]

(C) Restaurants that have already implemented calorie counts report difficulties in accurately estimating the calorie content for every dish, leading to frequent revisions. [So what? ]

(D) Foods that are high in calories are often the most affordable options, making them more appealing despite calorie count displays. [ This weakens the conclusion! If customers are choosing high calories food because they are often the most affordable options then displaying calorie count might not discourage them]

(E) Many foods that do not have high-calorie counts are still unhealthy because of high salt or sugar content, which is not necessarily reflected in calorie counts alone.­ [ Doesn't matter! Aim is to reduce obesity by caories reduction]
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­The advocate claims that displaying calorie counts will encourage healthier choices and reduce obesity.

Health Advocate's Argument Breakdown:

Premise: Studies show that calorie information leads to healthier choices.
Conclusion: Therefore, mandatory menu calorie counts will reduce national obesity rates. We need to find an answer choice that weakens the conclusion.

(A) Many restaurants that voluntarily provide calorie counts have seen a decrease in customers, indicating potential revenue losses for businesses.

This addresses potential economic downsides for restaurants but does not directly challenge the effectiveness of calorie counts in reducing obesity. It is more about the impact on businesses rather than public health. We can rule out A. 

(B) Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of calorie counts have primarily focused on fast food restaurants, which only represent a portion of the restaurant industry.

This suggests that the evidence for the effectiveness of calorie counts might not be applicable to the entire restaurant industry. If true, it weakens the argument by indicating that the proposal may not have the intended effect across all types of restaurants. However, the intended effect still happens across a portion of the industry, which is fast food restaurants, which may still lower obesity rates in the long term to some extent. B is a good contender, let's come back to it. 

(C) Restaurants that have already implemented calorie counts report difficulties in accurately estimating the calorie content for every dish, leading to frequent revisions.

This highlights practical challenges in implementing the policy but does not directly undermine the argument that calorie counts lead to healthier choices and reduce obesity. We can rule out C since it's not impacting the argument. 

(D) Foods that are high in calories are often the most affordable options, making them more appealing despite calorie count displays.

This suggests that even with calorie information, people might continue to choose high-calorie options due to cost, undermining the argument that calorie counts will lead to healthier choices and reduce obesity. This fits right in, we'll hold onto D. Also, it's a much better option than B since it directly affects the argument so I'll rule out B by this point. 

(E) Many foods that do not have high-calorie counts are still unhealthy because of high salt or sugar content, which is not necessarily reflected in calorie counts alone.

This points out a limitation of focusing solely on calorie counts for health, but it does not directly address the effectiveness of calorie counts in reducing obesity rates. Also, we don't know if something being unhealthy can lead to obesity as such, we only know unhealthy in terms of excess calories leads to obesity. E can be a good contender but D is still a much better choice overall. We can rule out E. 

(D) is the strongest in calling into question the advisability of implementing the proposal because it directly addresses the core of the health advocate's argument. It indicates that despite having calorie information, economic factors might still drive people to choose unhealthy options, thereby potentially negating the intended health benefits of the proposal.

Therefore, the correct answer is (D).­
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­Health Advocate's Argument: The implementation of mandatory calorie counts on all restaurant menus is widely seen as an effective measure to combat obesity. Studies have shown that when calorie information is readily available, people choose healthier options. Therefore, a health official proposes that all restaurants should be required to display calorie counts, aiming to reduce the national obesity rate within 10 years.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously calls into question the advisability of implementing the proposal?

(A) Many restaurants that voluntarily provide calorie counts have seen a decrease in customers, indicating potential revenue losses for businesses.

(B) Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of calorie counts have primarily focused on fast food restaurants, which only represent a portion of the restaurant industry.

(C) Restaurants that have already implemented calorie counts report difficulties in accurately estimating the calorie content for every dish, leading to frequent revisions.

(D) Foods that are high in calories are often the most affordable options, making them more appealing despite calorie count displays.

(E) Many foods that do not have high-calorie counts are still unhealthy because of high salt or sugar content, which is not necessarily reflected in calorie counts alone.



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(A) Many restaurants that voluntarily provide calorie counts have seen a decrease in customers, indicating potential revenue losses for businesses.


  • This statement highlights a potential negative economic impact on restaurants but does not directly address the effectiveness of calorie counts in reducing obesity.
(B) Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of calorie counts have primarily focused on fast food restaurants, which only represent a portion of the restaurant industry.


  • This statement suggests that the studies might not be fully representative of the entire restaurant industry. However, it does not directly refute the effectiveness of calorie counts in the contexts studied.
(C) Restaurants that have already implemented calorie counts report difficulties in accurately estimating the calorie content for every dish, leading to frequent revisions.


  • This statement points out practical challenges in implementing calorie counts accurately, which could undermine the credibility and reliability of the information provided. However, it does not directly challenge the overall effectiveness of calorie counts in influencing healthier choices.
(D) Foods that are high in calories are often the most affordable options, making them more appealing despite calorie count displays.


  • This statement directly challenges the advisability of the proposal by suggesting that even if calorie counts are displayed, economic factors may still drive consumers to choose high-calorie options. This could significantly undermine the effectiveness of calorie counts in reducing obesity rates.
(E) Many foods that do not have high-calorie counts are still unhealthy because of high salt or sugar content, which is not necessarily reflected in calorie counts alone.


  • This statement highlights a limitation of calorie counts by pointing out that they do not capture other important aspects of food healthiness. While it is a valid concern, it does not directly challenge the effectiveness of calorie counts in reducing calorie intake, which is the primary focus of the proposal.
Among these options, (D) provides the most direct challenge to the advisability of implementing mandatory calorie counts.­
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