An Example of an "Obesogenic Environment" Is

question 53

Multiple Choice

An example of an "obesogenic environment" is:

• A) a school that has milk and fruit snacks as well as soda and candy in its vending machines
• B) a restaurant that offers a portion size of meat that is about 4 to 5 ounces
• C) a fast-food restaurant that prices fresh produce like it does french fries
• D) the fast-food sandwich that tends to be less expensive than healthy salads

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Definitions:

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by many producers selling products that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition based on quality, price, and brand.

Nondiscriminating Monopolist

A monopolist that charges all consumers the same price for its product or service, regardless of the market segment.

Profit-Maximizing

The process or strategy of adjusting production and pricing to achieve the highest possible profit.

Socially Optimal Price

The price of a product that results in the most efficient allocation of an economy's resources and that is equal to the marginal cost of the product.