The statement that best evaluates the author's response to the counterclaim that a vegan diet does not provide enough protein is: " The author's response is effective because he cites research about the amount of protein in vegan foods." (Option C)
<h3>What is a claim?</h3>
A claim is a statement or an assertion that something is correct or logically sound. In the above text, the original claim was that Vegan Diet does not give enough protein. This was rebuffed by a counter claim citing evidence that it in fact indeed does.
<h3>What makes a good claim?</h3>
A good claim is the one that has supporting evidence from authoritative sources such as:
