1 The author’s purpose for using statistics as evidence in paragraph 1 is to — A prove that every reader should care about world hunger since it could happen to them B provide evidence meant to be refuted
C amaze the readers so they can continue reading
D provoke the idea in the reader that something must be done about world hunger

According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), about 870 million people suffer from chronic hunger. That is one in every eight people, or about 13 percent of the world’s population. Some people may think this is the result of a food shortage, but that’s incorrect. In fact, the world produces enough food to feed everyone. The problem is that nutritious food is not always available where it is needed. Another reason so many people go hungry is economics. Many people simply cannot afford to buy the food they need. Charities and other organizations are needed to help people afford and have access to nutritious food. One of these organizations is the Empty Bowls Project.