Hillary Consumed 3 Servings of an Orange-Flavored Sugar-Sweetened Soft Drink

question 32

Multiple Choice

Hillary consumed 3 servings of an orange-flavored sugar-sweetened soft drink that provided 140 kcal/serving. According to MyPlate, these drinks should be classified as

• A) sources of empty calories.
• B) carbohydrate-rich foods.
• C) fruit juices.
• D) watery fluids.

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Definitions:

Total Cost

The aggregate cost of all inputs used in the production of goods or services, including fixed and variable costs.

Purely Competitive Seller

A seller in a market where there are many sellers and buyers, the product is standardized, and no single seller can influence the market price.

Shut Down

A temporary closure of a business or operation.

Marginal Cost

The expenditure required to produce one more unit of a product or service.