Which of the Following Trends Has a Negative Effect on American

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following trends has a negative effect on American food habits?

• A) More offerings of chicken and fish in restaurants as alternatives to beef
• B) Social changes that are leading to a general time shortage for many of us
• C) The variety of new, low fat products in the supermarket
• D) Widespread availability of information on the nutritional content of fast foods

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