In the last sentence of the fourth paragraph, the author discusses the increasing size of soft drink cups to explain its relevance to which of the following claims?
) Increases in the consumption of healthy foods were offset by increases in soft drink consumption

How does the author's use of hyperbole to characterize jim smily? a) it characterizes smily as an introverted loner who prefers books to people. b) it characterizes smily as a man who is kind and nurturing toward others who are less fortunate. c) it characterizes smily as a man who is evil and vindictive toward any one who crosses his path. d) it characterizes smily as a man who is a risk-taker who willing bets on anything and with anyone.