Tara decides to give a speech to convince people to stop eating food that contains high fructose corn syrup. What is Tara's speech topic?

A.Persuade
B.My audience will be convinced to stop eating food that contains high fructose corn syrup because of the nutrition concerns, health risks, and uncertainties associated with genetically modified foods.
C.High fructose corn syrup
D.High fructose corn syrup is included in a vast number of foods today, but today, I want you to consider eliminating it from your diet because of the nutritional concerns, health risks, and uncertainties associated with consuming genetically modified foods.


C.High fructose corn syrup

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