Development Quick Check 3 of 53 of 5 Items Question Use the passage to answer the 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 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. People should avoid fish because the fish are treated cruelly from the moment they are caught until they are brought to market. 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. 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. Skip to navigation page 9 of 9

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The most fair and effective counterclaim to the argument that everyone should replace meat with fish because fish is a healthier choice 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 effectively addresses the health aspects of eating fish, which is the primary argument presented in the passage. It introduces a legitimate concern regarding the safety of consuming certain types of fish while also maintaining a focus on health, making it a relevant counterclaim.

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