In the text, the phrase"French paradox"(line 8) refers to...

A

a lower incidence of heart attacks when high fat diets are combined with red wine consumption.

B

some international studies in which researchers combine strict diet and large quantities of red wine.

C

the conclusion that the more French people drink red wine the thinner they become.

D

the fact that French people's consumption of red wine contradicts their being thin.

E

the high incidence of heart attacks in France in spite of the health benefits of red wine.