Question

Read the paragraph.


School lunches should include more fresh fruits and vegetables. According to a recent study, students who eat healthier meals have more energy and perform better on tests. Many schools that changed their lunch menus also reported fewer student absences.


Which sentence is the strongest evidence supporting the author’s claim?

Responses

A. School lunches should include more fresh fruits and vegetables
A. School lunches should include more fresh fruits and vegetables - no response given

B. Students eat lunch at school every day
B. Students eat lunch at school every day - no response given

C. Students who eat healthier meals have more energy and perform better on tests
C. Students who eat healthier meals have more energy and perform better on tests - no response given

D. Some students prefer pizza and fries
D. Some students prefer pizza and fries - no response given

Answer 1

C. "Students who eat healthier meals have more energy and perform better on tests."

Explanation: This sentence provides direct evidence linking healthier school meals to improved student outcomes, which supports the claim that lunches should include more fresh fruits and vegetables.