Read this claim from an argumentative essay about high-sugar foods. High-sugar foods should have the same sales restrictions as other harmful substances, such as alcohol and tobacco. Which statement best represents a counterclaim to this claim?

A counterclaim challenges the essay’s claim that high-sugar foods should face the same sales restrictions as alcohol and tobacco. Choice D gives a reason to treat sugar differently: unlike alcohol and tobacco, sugar is a nutrient the body uses for energy. The other choices describe similarities or concerns about sugar, which support rather than challenge the claim.

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