The word 'grave' in the passage means ___________.
Option A is the correct answer because the passage describes about the adverse effects that over consumption of packaged and processed foods have on kidneys. ‘Grave’ means ‘alarming or serious’. Thus, in this passage option A is the right answer.
Option B is incorrect because the passage describes about the adverse effects that over consumption of packaged and processed foods have on kidneys. ‘Grave’ also means ‘burial place’. However, in this context, it is not the right answer.
Option C is incorrect because ‘fatal’ means ‘causing death’. The passage describes about the adverse effects that over consumption of packaged and processed foods have on kidneys. Thus, in this context, it is not the right answer.
Option D is incorrect because ‘influential’ means ‘having a great impact’. The passage describes about the adverse effects that over consumption of packaged and processed foods have on kidneys. Thus, in this context, it is not the appropriate answer.