A student is researching the impact of food deserts on African American health in communities in south Houston. The student wants to write a cause claim. Which statement is the most appropriate claim? A.
Food deserts are regions with limited access to fresh foods and chain grocery stories.
B.
If city officials planned zones fairly, then south Houston communities would not have limited access to fresh foods.
C.
It is better to live in areas with access to a variety of grocery stores than in food deserts.
D.
A lack of access to fresh produce and a variety of grocery stores have caused increases in obesity and heart disease rates of African American in south Houston communities.
E.
The lack of chain grocery stores in south Houston is a result poor city planning.