Question
Everyone should replace the meat that they eat with fish because fish is a healthier choice. Fish is high in protein, as well as a wide range of vitamins and minerals, and very low in unhealthy fats. In fact, the American Heart Association, one of the nation’s largest health charities, recommends eating at least two servings of fish per week.
A student is developing a counterclaim to this argument. Which counterclaim is the most fair and effective?
(1 point)
Responses
People should avoid fish because studies have shown that people who eat fish regularly have a 22 percent higher risk of skin cancer.
People should avoid fish because studies have shown that people who eat fish regularly have a 22 percent higher risk of skin cancer.
Large fish such as grouper and bluefin tuna are known to have elevated levels of mercury, a toxic metal that can cause a wide range of health problems.
Large fish such as grouper and bluefin tuna are known to have elevated levels of mercury, a toxic metal that can cause a wide range of health problems.
Workers in the fishing industries are badly mistreated, and if you eat fish then you are supporting this horrible and unethical industry.
Workers in the fishing industries are badly mistreated, and if you eat fish then you are supporting this horrible and unethical industry.
People should avoid fish because the fish are treated cruelly from the moment they are caught until they are brought to market.
A student is developing a counterclaim to this argument. Which counterclaim is the most fair and effective?
(1 point)
Responses
People should avoid fish because studies have shown that people who eat fish regularly have a 22 percent higher risk of skin cancer.
People should avoid fish because studies have shown that people who eat fish regularly have a 22 percent higher risk of skin cancer.
Large fish such as grouper and bluefin tuna are known to have elevated levels of mercury, a toxic metal that can cause a wide range of health problems.
Large fish such as grouper and bluefin tuna are known to have elevated levels of mercury, a toxic metal that can cause a wide range of health problems.
Workers in the fishing industries are badly mistreated, and if you eat fish then you are supporting this horrible and unethical industry.
Workers in the fishing industries are badly mistreated, and if you eat fish then you are supporting this horrible and unethical industry.
People should avoid fish because the fish are treated cruelly from the moment they are caught until they are brought to market.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most fair and effective counterclaim among the options provided is:
**Large fish such as grouper and bluefin tuna are known to have elevated levels of mercury, a toxic metal that can cause a wide range of health problems.**
This counterclaim addresses a specific health concern related to fish consumption, providing a clear counterpoint to the initial argument about fish being a healthier choice. It focuses on a well-documented issue (mercury levels in certain fish) that can impact the health of those who consume them, making it a relevant and substantial counterargument.
**Large fish such as grouper and bluefin tuna are known to have elevated levels of mercury, a toxic metal that can cause a wide range of health problems.**
This counterclaim addresses a specific health concern related to fish consumption, providing a clear counterpoint to the initial argument about fish being a healthier choice. It focuses on a well-documented issue (mercury levels in certain fish) that can impact the health of those who consume them, making it a relevant and substantial counterargument.