A student is writing an essay around the claim that the salad bar in the cafeteria is not offering truly healthy food.

Question

Which passage uses relevant, sufficient evidence to support the claim?

Responses

Studies routinely show that students who eat healthier food are better able to concentrate and to get better grades. Doesn't the school want students to do well?
Studies routinely show that students who eat healthier food are better able to concentrate and to get better grades. Doesn't the school want students to do well?

Though students probably assume that the pizza is also unhealthy, school cooks informed me that the crust is made with whole-wheat flour. The cheese is a low-fat variety that saves over 80 calories per slice.
Though students probably assume that the pizza is also unhealthy, school cooks informed me that the crust is made with whole-wheat flour. The cheese is a low-fat variety that saves over 80 calories per slice.

Emma, who opts for the salad bar every day, says she sometimes eats just a bowl of sliced olives. I've seen other students take nothing but a handful of cut carrots and celery.
Emma, who opts for the salad bar every day, says she sometimes eats just a bowl of sliced olives. I've seen other students take nothing but a handful of cut carrots and celery.

The healthiest dressing still contains over 200 calories and 18 grams of fat per serving. The most popular topping, candied bacon, contains not only two grams of fat per serving but also the equivalent of a full teaspoon of sugar.

Answer 1

The passage that uses relevant, sufficient evidence to support the claim that the salad bar in the cafeteria is not offering truly healthy food is:

"The healthiest dressing still contains over 200 calories and 18 grams of fat per serving. The most popular topping, candied bacon, contains not only two grams of fat per serving but also the equivalent of a full teaspoon of sugar."

This passage directly addresses the nutritional content of items available at the salad bar, highlighting that even the healthiest options still contain significant calories and fat, which undermines the claim of offering truly healthy food.