Question

which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that hospitals should serve more nutritious food? while it’s true that healthier food can be costly, a hospital that serves more nutritious meals will get a return on its investment in the form of better patient outcomes. as a practicing primary care physician, i observe on a daily basis the health consequences of junk food consumption. a patient can hardly be expected to experience better health after eating a plate of french fries so oily they leave grease spots on the bedsheets.

Explanation:

Ethos appeals to credibility/character. The second statement uses the speaker's identity as a "practicing primary care physician" to establish credibility, showing they have expertise to comment on hospital food and health. The first appeals to logic (cost - benefit), the third to pathos (description of unhealthy food).

Answer:

As a practicing primary care physician, I observe on a daily basis the health consequences of junk food consumption.