Question

childhood obesity essay
persuasive essay outline
introduction
thesis statement:
childhood obesity is a problem because it can cause high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
body paragraph 1
topic sentence:
one of the, childhood obesity can cause high blood pressure.

which detail belongs in body paragraph 1?
a recent study shows a link between obesity, high blood pressure, and later damage to blood vessels.
dinosaurs lived on every continent on earth, including antarctica.
bee hummingbirds are so small they get mistaken for insects.

Explanation:

The essay is about childhood obesity, and Body Paragraph 1's topic sentence is about childhood obesity causing high blood pressure. The first option links obesity to high blood pressure and blood vessel damage, which is relevant. The other options (dinosaurs, hummingbirds) are unrelated to obesity.

Answer:

A. A recent study shows a link between obesity, high blood pressure, and later damage to blood vessels.