Question

which statement primarily appeals to pathos to support the position that to improve their health, people should stand more and sit less?
numerous studies have shown that simply standing more can improve the overall health of sedentary people.
after switching to a standing desk—like many americans, i used to spend most of my day sitting—i experienced subtle but meaningful health benefits: i improved my posture and found i had slightly more energy.
by now, most people have heard the news that sitting for long periods of time is not just mildly unhealthy but can actually be deadly.

Explanation:

Pathos is an appeal to emotion or personal experience. The second statement shares a personal anecdote (switching to a standing desk, personal health benefits) which connects emotionally, while the first uses studies (logos) and the third uses alarming info (maybe pathos but less personal; the second’s personal story is a stronger pathos appeal as it’s a relatable personal experience).

Answer:

After switching to a standing desk—like many Americans, I used to spend most of my day sitting—I experienced subtle but meaningful health benefits: I improved my posture and found I had slightly more energy.