Question

multiple choice question
which is an example of an effective central idea?
○ are you aware of the many health problems that can result from years of being obese?
○ obesity threatens the health of individuals, can lead to an early death, and has serious financial consequences.
○ to persuade my audience that obesity is a growing epidemic that must be stopped in order to save lives and money.
○ the problem with obesity.

Explanation:

An effective central idea is a clear, specific, declarative statement that summarizes the core message, not a question or overly vague phrase. The correct option states a focused claim with supporting details about obesity's impacts and a call to action, while the others are a question, too vague, or incomplete.

Answer:

To persuade my audience that obesity is a growing epidemic that must be stopped in order to save lives and money.