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What is a potential negative effect of drinking sugary or acidic beverages through a straw?
What is a potential negative effect of drinking sugary or acidic beverages through a straw?
- Increased cavities (correct)
- Reduced risk of cavities
- Enhanced tooth strength
- Improved enamel
How can straws be beneficial for preventing cavities if positioned behind the teeth?
How can straws be beneficial for preventing cavities if positioned behind the teeth?
- By reducing sugar intake
- By lowering the likelihood of cavities (correct)
- By eroding enamel
- By increasing the risk of cavities
What is a concern related to the material polypropylene used in most single-use plastic straws?
What is a concern related to the material polypropylene used in most single-use plastic straws?
- It reduces wrinkles around the mouth
- It may harm marine wildlife through ingestion (correct)
- It has been proven to lower estrogen levels
- It strengthens tooth enamel
How do straws potentially contribute to excess sugar intake according to the text?
How do straws potentially contribute to excess sugar intake according to the text?
What is the author's stance on phasing out straws based on the text?
What is the author's stance on phasing out straws based on the text?
What are some habits, other than using straws, that can introduce air into the digestive tract according to the text?
What are some habits, other than using straws, that can introduce air into the digestive tract according to the text?
What is the potential impact of drinking sugary or acidic beverages through a straw on dental health?
What is the potential impact of drinking sugary or acidic beverages through a straw on dental health?
What is a concern related to the chemicals in polypropylene used to make most single-use plastic straws?
What is a concern related to the chemicals in polypropylene used to make most single-use plastic straws?
How can drinking alcohol through a straw potentially impact intoxication, according to the text?
How can drinking alcohol through a straw potentially impact intoxication, according to the text?
What is the author's suggested approach to phasing out straws, considering environmental and health implications?
What is the author's suggested approach to phasing out straws, considering environmental and health implications?
