Question

select the text from the paragraph that best helps you understand that prevalent means widespread. there may be more than one correct choice. peanut allergy is one of the most prevalent food allergies in the united states. more than three million people in the united states are allergic to peanuts, and that number is only increasing. for those with peanut allergy, exposure to peanuts results in mild to severe allergic reactions, including swelling, itching, shortness of breath, and nausea.

Explanation:

To understand what "prevalent" means, we need text that shows peanut allergy is common/widespread. The sentence stating the number of affected people directly demonstrates how common it is, which aligns with the meaning of prevalent (widespread/common).

Answer:

More than three million people in the United States are allergic to peanuts, and that number is only increasing.