Question

Some people suggest anti-obesity measures (AOM) such as displaying calorie information in restaurant menus. Such measures sidestep addressing the core problems that cause obesity: poverty and income inequality. Which one of the following statements summarizes the passage?

• A. The poposed AOM addresses the core problems that cause obesity.
• B. If obesity reduces, poverty will reduce.
• C. AOM are addressing core problems and likely to succeed.
• D. AOM are addressing the problem superficially.

Hint:

When a passage criticizes a solution for ignoring deeper causes, the correct summary always highlights superficiality.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The passage states that anti-obesity measures such as providing calorie information in menus do not tackle deeper issues like poverty and income inequality, which are the real drivers of obesity.

Step 1: Identify the main argument.
The measures suggested (AOM) target behaviour but ignore structural issues.

Step 2: Evaluate each option.
(A) Incorrect — passage clearly says AOM sidestep the core issues.
(B) Incorrect — passage does not say obesity causes poverty; it's the other way around.
(C) Incorrect — AOM are not addressing core problems.
(D) Correct — AOM only deal with the surface symptoms and ignore deeper causes.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Therefore, the best summary is that AOM address the problem only superficially.