Virtually All Major Fast Food Companies Have Introduced Low-Fat Foods

question 25

Multiple Choice

Virtually all major fast food companies have introduced low-fat foods on their menus, and most have proved unpopular with consumers. This shows that multinationals, such as McDonald's, are

• A)responsible for the obesity crisis.
• B)not doing enough to inform consumers about the importance of a healthy diet.
• C)responding to consumer tastes for items higher in calories and fat.
• D)contributing to social inequality.

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