9. Which statement is supported by the passage?
Answer: A
In the 2000s, studies showed negative health effects of coffee consumption.
The passage indicates that prior to the 2000s, there were various studies connecting coffee consumption with negative health effects, including a 2001 meta-study that linked coffee to a 20% increase in risk for urinary tract cancer. This context supports the assertion that studies during this period highlighted adverse health implications associated with coffee.
A) In the 2000s, studies showed negative health effects of coffee consumption.
This statement is supported by the passage, which mentions that a meta-study in 2001 indicated coffee's responsibility for an increased risk of urinary tract cancer. This aligns directly with the idea that negative health effects were documented in studies from that time.
B) In the 1600s, some believed that coffee caused erectile dysfunction.
While the passage does mention that some women in the 1600s complained about coffee causing impotence in their husbands, it does not indicate that this was a widely accepted belief or that it was scientifically supported. Therefore, this statement is not fully supported by the passage.
C) In the late 1900s, public opinion on coffee shifted from positive to negative.
The passage states that by the early 1900s, there was growing public concern regarding coffee, but it does not detail a specific shift in opinion during the late 1900s. Rather, it focuses on the concerns that emerged in the 1970s. As such, this statement does not accurately reflect the content of the passage.
D) In the 1800s, American colonists saw coffee as a healthy stimulant.
The passage discusses coffeehouses opening in colonial America in the late 1700s, where coffee was viewed positively as a stimulant. However, it makes no mention of the 1800s, thus making this statement incorrect regarding the specified timeframe.
Conclusion
The correct answer is supported by the historical context provided in the passage, which clearly outlines the negative health implications associated with coffee consumption during the 2000s. Other options either misinterpret the timeline or lack sufficient evidence from the text to support their claims, making them incorrect in relation to the passage.