Instead of a double cheeseburger from a fast food restaurant for lunch, the hungry adolescent could make a healthier choice by choosing ________ instead.
A. a grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato
B. french fries and fruit juice
C. a hot dog and cola
D. fried chicken and creamy potato salad
E. None of these choices are correct.
Answer: A
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