Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Soda may be one of America's favorite beverages, but many experts now believe that drinking soda is bad for our health. (2) Because soda is high in calories but offers no nutritional value, it contributes to weight gain and obesity. (3) The sugar and acid in soda can cause unhealthy tooth decay. (4) Even sugar-free drinks may cause health problems because, as some studies have indicated, artificial sweeteners may increase the risk for cancer and other diseases. (5) Other research has shown that drinking soda is harmful to bones. (6) The phosphorus in soda causes bones to lose calcium. (7) As a result, they weaken and break more easily.
How many causes or effects does the writer present?
A) one
B) four
C) seven

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The writer presents four causes or effects of drinking soda on health - contributing to weight gain and obesity, causing unhealthy tooth decay, increasing the risk for cancer and other diseases, and harming bones by causing loss of calcium.

Read the Paragraph Below and Answer the Questions That Follow