Question 3

There is no reported evidence of any link between coffee consumption and stroke.

The extract does not mention any relationship between coffee consumption and stroke, supporting the assertion that there is no reported evidence of such a link.

A) Recent studies indicate that coffee consumption increases the risk of liver cancer.

This option is incorrect as the extract specifically discusses a 2001 meta-study that indicated coffee was linked to urinary tract cancer, not liver cancer. There is no mention of liver cancer in the provided context.

B) There is some scientific evidence that drinking coffee reduces indigestion.

This statement is inaccurate based on the extract. The passage mentions that coffee consumption was blamed for a variety of ailments, including indigestion, indicating that it is not viewed as a remedy for this condition.

C) Published studies have found that drinking coffee may increase the risk of heart attack.

While this option references past concerns, it is not supported by the most recent studies mentioned in the extract. The statement is outdated, as the more recent meta-studies have shifted towards viewing coffee more positively.

D) There is no reported evidence of any link between coffee consumption and stroke.

This statement is correct, as the extract does not provide any information or studies linking coffee to stroke. It emphasizes the changing perspectives on coffee without mentioning stroke.

Conclusion

Option D is definitively correct because the extract explicitly states that there is no evidence linking coffee consumption to stroke. In contrast, Options A, B, and C either misrepresent the findings or refer to outdated concerns that the extract addresses. Hence, D is the only statement that aligns with the current understanding presented in the passage.