The author is trying to address the issue of the fast food culture and the obesity epidemic (Options A and C) by promoting the Mediterranean diet. The context mentions that the Mediterranean countries do not embrace the fast food culture that dominates countries like the US and Australia, which are both facing an obesity epidemic. The Mediterranean diet is seen as a healthy alternative, leading to lower incidence of heart disease and higher life expectancy.<|im_end|>

 Based on the context of the text, the author is trying to address the issue of the obesity epidemic by promoting the Mediterranean diet. This is evident from the statement "both countries are battling an obesity epidemic" and the emphasis on consuming healthy foods and avoiding unhealthy ones. Therefore, the correct answer is:

C. Obesity epidemic.<|im_end|>

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Please answer the following question: Read the following context and choose the correct option to answer the question. Context: Since grade school we have known about the food pyramid, but the food pyramid I want to discuss today is quite different: The Mediterranean Food Pyramid. The pyramid is used by countless health organizations, clinics, doctors and many others to guide people to eat in a healthy manner. It is the standard to live by and health professionals unanimously agree that by following this diet pyramid, your health will benefit tremendously. The pyramid is a wonderful synopsis of what the Mediterranean Diet entails. It shows four different food groups and the optimal number of servings of each group that should be consumed. The pyramid was created based on research of the diet that the people in the Mediterranean countries consume. The area was selected as the model because of the low incidence of heart disease and high life expectancy found in the region. One of the primary reasons for the healthy results of the diet is that the people not only use fresh, unadulterated ingredients, they also cook their meals in very healthy ways. They are among the minority of the world’s population that have not embraced the fast food culture that dominates the US and Australia. It should be noted that both countries are battling an obesity epidemic. There are no processed foods, colas, white flour products, pizzas or any unhealthy food in the food pyramid. There are only categories of fresh, healthy foods: fruits and vegetables, nuts and grains, beans, fish and seafood, and healthy oils (primarily olive oil) – plus a little red wine. Your fat consumption should be moderate along with consumption of dairy products such as yogurt and cheese. Eggs can be consumed daily. Fish (seafood) is preferred over meat and should be consumed twice a week. Poultry is also preferred over red meat and should be consumed once a week. Red meat should only be consumed 3 to 4 times a month. The rest of the time, vegetables, legumes, and/or pasta should be the focal point of your meals. Fruit and vegetables (7 servings) should be consumed daily. Question: What issue is the author trying to address by promoting the Mediterranean diet? Options:  A. Fast food culture  B. consumption of dairy is too high  C. Obesity epidemic  D. not enough information
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