What is wrong with this example of a paragraph?Dieting is very common in our society. Susan Bordo writes about women and dieting. "Fiji is just one example. Until television was introduced in 1995, the islands had no reported cases of eating disorders. In 1998, three years after programs from the United States and Britain began broadcasting there, 62 percent of the girls surveyed reported dieting" (p. 149-50).Group of answer choicesThe topic sentence is vague.The date is missing in the source introduction.There is no interpretation of the source to show how it connects to the paper's main idea.All of these are problems with this paragraph and source integration.

What topic sentence would work best for this paragraph?The feminist philosopher Susan Bordo believes that television, especially programming from America and Europe, is a major reason why so many women feel pressure to lose weight.  Citing the island of Fiji as a case in point, Bordo (2004) notes that "until television was introduced in 1995, the islands had no reported cases of eating disorders. In 1998, three years after programs from the United States and Britain began broadcasting there, 62 percent of the girls surveyed reported dieting" (p. 149-50). Bordo's point is that America's obsession with dieting is spreading even to remote places across the globe. Ultimately, Bordo complains, because mass media can reach so many women and young girls, the culture of dieting will find and damage them, regardless of where they live.Group of answer choicesOne reason many women have poor body image is because unhealthy messages are spread through mass media, like movies and television.There are many reasons one should diet.Television is bad.In addition to problems with violence, video games and other media can be used to send negative messages to their users.

Read the paragraph and identify which sentences contain information from a source and therefore need to be referenced. (1) In recent years many nations around the world have become increasingly preoccupied with weight loss. (2) Worldwide, obesity has more than doubled since 1980, and in 2008 it was estimated that 1.5 billion adults were overweight, whilst over 500 million (or 10% of adults) were obese. (3) Additionally, 43 million children under the age of five (from both developing and developed countries) were overweight in 2010. (4) These figures indicate that the obesity epidemic is not confined by sex, age or race – all facets of the population are affected.Adapted from student sample with permission.Group of answer choicesSentences 2 and 3Sentences 1 and 2Sentences 2 and 4Sentences 3 and 4

The following paragraph is from an argumentative essay:Everyone should adopt a vegetarian diet because it's clearly more healthy. Researchers recently published the results of a 30-year study that tracked the eating habits and health conditions of 150,000 Americans. Their research found that people who ate at least 1 portion of red meat every day developed heart disease at five times the rate of the other people in the study. They also found that the same individuals had a shorter life span on average.Which revision decreases the paragraph's bias?a.)Everyone should adopt a vegetarian diet because it's clearly more healthy. Researchers recently published the results of a 30-year study that tracked the eating habits and health conditions of 150,000 Americans. Their research found that people who ate at least 1 portion of red meat every day developed heart disease at five times the rate of the other people in the study. All Americans then end up paying the price for the costly health care that these people need.b.)Everyone should adopt a vegetarian diet because it's clearly more healthy. American researchers have studied the health effects of eating red meat. Their research found that people who ate at least 1 portion of red meat every day developed heart disease at five times the rate of the other people in the study. They also found that the same individuals had a shorter life span on average.c.)Everyone should adopt a vegetarian diet because it's clearly more healthy. Researchers recently published the results of a 30-year study that tracked the eating habits and health conditions of 150,000 Americans. Their research found that people who eat red meat regularly are at greater risk for heart disease. They also found that the same individuals had a shorter life span on average.d.)Eating red meat appears to be tied to negative health outcomes. Researchers recently published the results of a 30-year study that tracked the eating habits and health conditions of 150,000 Americans. Their research found that people who ate at least 1 portion of red meat every day developed heart disease at five times the rate of the other people in the study. They also found that the same individuals had a shorter life span on average.

Select the correct answer.Read the concluding paragraph of the student sample essay.[4] There is no sign that American life is slowing down, so the ability of fast-food restaurants to pivot and support healthy lifestyles is imperative to safeguarding the health of consumers. Millions of Americans suffer from health issues related to their nutritional decisions, and a new generation of consumers is developing eating habits that will last a lifetime.Which concluding statement could be added to best articulate the significance of the research topic? A. While making healthy decisions regarding food is important, it's not as important as a daily exercise routine. B. It is more important than ever to ensure the availability of delicious, nutritious foods at fast-food restaurants that saturate communities across the country. C. Fat-saturated foods have a devastating impact on health and wellness, no matter the age of the consumer. D. Eating healthy is a decision that everyone should make when visiting a fast-food restaurant.

Select the correct text in the passage.Which sentence from the text reveals the author's purpose for writing the text?(1) Studies have shown that there is a connection between food deserts, race, and policies since the 1930s. After the Agricultural Adjustment Act that came with the New Deal in 1933 in response to the Great Depression, there were limits on types of crops and livestock that farmers could raise and grow, which increased food prices. It is important to note that these high prices made it even harder for families who were already struggling to purchase food. During segregation, white middle class residents fled to the suburbs. With them came the supermarkets and healthy food options. Some say that businesses follow money and demand. . . .(2) There is a lot to unpack here. But there are people who are noticing this ugly web that keeps food deserts in existence. Part of Michelle Obama's "Let Move" campaign was to partner with large grocery chains to open locations in food deserts, providing access to healthy foods at affordable prices. If more people can share her thinking, imagine how differently the lives of over 19 million Americans can be. With more grocery stores caring about people over profits, more Americans can live healthier lives. More Americans living healthier lives means less strain on the American healthcare system. The residents that suffer just 15 miles away need a solution that they can champion since our city officials do not seem to care.(3) I reached out to a grassroots organization called Feed the Soul. They work with BIPOC communities to create food gardens without depending on the city officials who have neglected them. Feed the Soul sponsors work with community representatives to write grants, secure funds, and create a plan for the gardens. I invited sponsors out to tour the food desert with me. We met with the principals of the elementary and junior high schools, as well as managers of two apartment complexes near ideal garden spaces. The principals and managers loved the idea of creating community gardens. Within two months, we held school meetings, contacted city officials to legalize the use of four garden spaces, and posted gardening schedules on newly-formed community websites. Six months later, the gardening has started, and the community is excited. Retirees in the community are especially thrilled because they now get to stay active and bond with other members of the community, especially the children at the schools. Slowly but surely things are turning around for that community. My dream is that more gardens can pop up—whether they are community gardens or individual gardens on apartment patios or in backyards, they will allow residents to eat healthier and live longer.