Question

claim vs. evidence
read each statement. is it a claim, or is it evidence? hint: is it debatable, or can it be proved to be true?

1. fat is never healthy.
2. different types of fats influence cholesterol levels differently.
3. people who eat fat get fat.
4. a lot of processed and fast foods made with saturated fat also contain high amounts of calories.
5. to be healthier, you have to eat less saturated fat.
6. the fats in avocados, nuts, and olive oil are healthy fats.
7. some fats are healthy, and some are not.
8. healthy fats have been shown to lower the risk of alzheimer’s disease.
9. there is no difference between types of fats.
10. saturated fat is mainly found in food that comes from animals.

Explanation:

To solve this, we determine if each statement is a claim (debatable, opinion - like) or evidence (provable, factual).

1. Fat is never healthy.

A claim as it's a debatable statement (some fats are healthy, e.g., in avocados).

2. Different types of fats influence cholesterol levels differently.

Evidence as it can be proven through scientific research.

3. People who eat fat get fat.

A claim as it's not always true (depends on overall diet, activity, etc.).

4. A lot of processed and fast foods made with saturated fat also contain high amounts of calories.

Evidence as it's a provable fact about food composition.

5. To be healthier, you have to eat less saturated fat.

A claim as health advice can be debatable (context - dependent).

6. The fats in avocados, nuts, and olive oil are healthy fats.

Evidence as scientific research supports the healthiness of these fats.

7. Some fats are healthy, and some are not.

Evidence as it's a provable fact (e.g., saturated vs. unsaturated fats).

8. Healthy fats have been shown to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Evidence as it's a claim supported by research (provable).

9. There is no difference between types of fats.

A claim as it's debatable (types of fats do differ in effects).

10. Saturated fat is mainly found in food that comes from animals.

Evidence as it's a provable fact about food sources of saturated fat.

Answer:

s:

1. Claim
2. Evidence
3. Claim
4. Evidence
5. Claim
6. Evidence
7. Evidence
8. Evidence
9. Claim
10. Evidence