Question

consider this claim:
contrary to what many people think, granola is not actually a health food.
which piece of evidence better supports this claim?
evidence a: a major newspaper reports that the
government’s dietary guidelines classify granola as a \grain-
based dessert.\ the article also notes that many granolas are
comparable to cake and ice cream in sugar content.
evidence b: in an email to the coach of a local soccer team,
a parent who is an economist shared that granola was not
the best choice for a wholesome post - game snack. he stated
that granola seems too sweet to be a healthy snack.

Explanation:

To support the claim that granola is not a health food, we need reliable and objective evidence. Evidence A comes from a major newspaper reporting on government dietary guidelines (a more authoritative and objective source) that classify granola as a "grain - based dessert" and compare its sugar content to cake and ice cream. Evidence B is a parent (an economist, not a nutrition expert) sharing a personal opinion in an email, which is less authoritative and objective. So Evidence A better supports the claim.

Answer:

Evidence A: A major newspaper reports that the government's dietary guidelines classify granola as a "grain - based dessert." The article also notes that many granolas are comparable to cake and ice cream in sugar content.