Which of the Following Is False with Regard to Industrial

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false with regard to industrial food systems such as McDonald's?

• A)They produce high calorie, nutrient-low, processed food that is more available, affordable and aggressively marketed than nutritious food.
• B)They aim to keep production costs low by purchasing locally-grown foods that do not need to be transported.
• C)They aim to maximise profit by speeding up the production process, increasing the amount produced, and cutting labour and ingredient costs.
• D)They depend heavily on pharmaceuticals, chemicals and fossil fuels to manufacture and transport food products.

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