Question

Which example of content would be appropriate in a writing piece discussing the advantages of healthy eating with an audience of high school students? A. Saved Eating healthy does not have to be boring. It can be fun! Who loves macaroni and cheese? Oatmeal? Cheeseburgers? What if I told you that you could still eat all of these and be healthy? B. Eating healthy requires discipline and planning. A typical plate for one meal should consist of one quarter of the plate with a healthy fat, half of the plate with non-starchy vegetables, and one quarter of the plate with protein. C. Healthy eating must be implemented in the United States. 2 in 5 people in the United States are considered obese. 30% of Americans also struggle with cholesterol and blood pressure issues requiring medication. Eating less processed foods and more whole, clean foods could improve the overall health of Americans drastically. D. The mortality of a 50-year-old who primarily eats processed food is 80% higher than the mortality of the same 50-year-old who primarily eats clean, non-processed food

Answer 1

Example A, which frames healthy eating as fun and enjoyable associated with familiar foods, is deemed most appropriate for high school students. This strategy captures attention and promotes understanding of healthy eating in a more relatable way.

The most appropriate content for a piece of writing discussing the advantages of healthy eating with a high school audience would be example A: 'Eating healthy does not have to be boring. It can be fun! Who loves macaroni and cheese? Oatmeal? Cheeseburgers? What if I told you that you could still eat all of these and be healthy?'

This statement presents the answer in a fun and relatable way that will likely engage high school students. Other examples are more technical or present alarming statistics that might not resonate with them as much.

In explanation, the strategy of making healthy eating sound enjoyable rather than a chore, and associating it with familiar foods, makes it more approachable. It breaks the common stereotype that 'healthy food' is synonymous with 'boring' or 'tasteless'. Theory and statistics hold weight, but practical, relatable examples are more effective in capturing attention and promoting understanding.

Thus, while educating the audience about the seriousness of bad eating habits and the technical aspect of healthy eating is vital, the message will likely leave a more lasting impression when you frame it in a fun and positive light, especially for high school students.

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