A speaker gives this information in her speech: "More than 300,000 Americans die annually because of obesity caused by unhealthy eating habits or lack of exercise. That is about the same number of people who live right here in our city of Tampa, Florida." Which guideline for using statistics has this speaker failed to follow?
A) Round off numbers
B) Relate statistics to the audience
C) Cite a source
D) Convert fractions to percentages

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The speaker failed to cite a source for the statistic about Americans dying annually due to obesity, which is crucial for credibility and verification.

A Speaker Gives This Information in Her Speech: "More Than