Free Practice Question
CR · Critical Reasoning
555-605
Weaken
A new brand of athletic shoes claims that their innovative design will help users lose weight by enhancing fat burning and muscle development during walking. The company asserts that the shoes' elevated heel will minimize the risk of foot and ankle injuries while significantly increasing the fat-burning potential compared to standard sneakers. They also state that wearing these shoes for 30 minutes of walking each day will boost endurance and improve aerobic fitness.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously challenges the claims made by the shoe manufacturer?
Which of the following, if true, most seriously challenges the claims made by the shoe manufacturer?
Answer Choices
Sign in to reveal the correct answerA
A. Research indicates that elevated heels can lead to increased strain on the knee joint, potentially resulting in injury.
B
B. Evidence suggests that walking for 30 minutes daily can enhance cardiovascular health, leading to better overall fitness.
C
C. It has been shown that the incline of the shoe sole affects the distribution of weight across the foot.
D
D. Studies have demonstrated that regular walking can improve muscle tone and metabolic efficiency.
E
E. The National Health Organization reports that walking for 30 minutes a day has minimal effect on weight loss.
Reveal the correct answer
Sign in for free to check your answer and unlock the full explanation.
Track your performance and improve
Get detailed analytics, unlock full explanations, and move up difficulty tiers as you practice.
Explanation
Unlock the full explanation
Create a free account to reveal the correct answer, see the step-by-step explanation, and start tracking your GMAT progress.
Comments
4
Sign in to join the discussion
N
NominFeb 6, 2025
thanks!
Details
Difficulty
555-605
Type
CR