Which thesis sentence best addresses a counter-argument?

Carbohydrates are not healthy for most people.

Despite years dependence on calorie reduction to lose weight, medical intervention and personalized diet plans are more effective than a generic diet of strict caloric restrictions.

I tried Weight Watchers in the 1990s but gained all of the weight back. Now I am on the South Beach Diet and I’ve already lost 15 pounds!

Men have an easier time losing weight than women.

And your answer is?

To identify the thesis sentence that best addresses a counter-argument, we need to look for a sentence that acknowledges and addresses an opposing viewpoint. The sentence that does this is:

"Despite years dependence on calorie reduction to lose weight, medical intervention and personalized diet plans are more effective than a generic diet of strict caloric restrictions."

This sentence acknowledges the common belief in calorie reduction for weight loss, but argues that medical intervention and personalized diet plans are more effective. It presents a counter-argument and provides an alternative viewpoint.