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 tobacco.Which statement best represents a counterclaim to this claim?

A counterclaim presents a position that challenges the original claim. Choice A argues that sugar differs from tobacco because the body uses sugar as an energy source, which could be a reason not to restrict their sales in the same way. Choices B and D support the comparison by describing harms or addictive qualities, while C does not address whether the restrictions should be the same.

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