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Read this claim from an argumentative essay about high-sugar foods.

High-sugar foods should have the same sales restrictions as other harmful substances, such as tobacco.

Which statement best represents a counterclaim to this claim?
Sugar is a nutrient that the body uses as a source of energy; tobacco is not.
Consuming too much sugar over time can lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Sugar is cheaper to buy than tobacco.
Studies have shown that sugar can be addictive.

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"Sugar is a nutrient that the body uses as a source of energy; tobacco is not."

Explanation: that statement argues a key difference between sugar and tobacco, undermining the claim that they should have identical sales restrictions.