Because Lonnie Doesn't Like to Cook, He Eats Fast Food

question 50

Multiple Choice

Because Lonnie doesn't like to cook, he eats fast food at least three times a week. When he doesn't eat fast food, he opens a can of soup and makes a ham and cheese sandwich. For snacks, he prefers processed cheese cubes, potato chips, and pretzels. Based on this information, he has a higher than average risk of

• A) hypothyroidism.
• B) type 1 diabetes.
• C) hypertension.
• D) metabolic syndrome.

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Definitions:

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of goods or services that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price level.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services supplied that is equal to the quantity demanded at the market equilibrium price.

Rent Control

Governmental regulation of the amount landlords can charge for residential housing, intended to make housing more affordable.

Equilibrium Level

A condition where the supply and demand in the market are equal, leading to steady prices and amounts.