Question

its unfortunate that many processed food products are far cheaper to buy than their whole food counterparts.
\a diet high in sugar and other processed foods is directly related to obesity in children,\ says mina wang, a pediatric nutritionist. many children have no idea what whole foods are and have spent their lives eating meals out of a box or a fast food window, so its no surprise that almost 30% of children under the age of 15 are considered obese.
what is wrong with the quote in this example?
a. the quote appears at the beginning of the paragraph.
b. the quote is not from a trustworthy source.
c. the quote does not refer to any facts or evidence.
d. the quote is too long and hard to understand.

Explanation:

The quote makes a causal claim linking processed foods to childhood obesity but provides no supporting data, studies, or specific evidence to back up the statement. Option A is incorrect because quote placement at the start of a paragraph is not inherently flawed. Option B is incorrect as a pediatric nutritionist is a trustworthy source for this topic. Option D is incorrect because the quote is short and clear.

Answer:

C. The quote does not refer to any facts or evidence.