Read the Paragraph Below and Then Indicate Whether the Athlete's

question 46

Multiple Choice

read the paragraph below and then indicate whether the athlete's statements are factual:
A strength athlete explains why he is taking a chromium picolinate supplement. He states: "Chromium picolinate is one of the best supplements to take. The picolinate helps increase the absorption of the chromium. Studies have repeatedly shown that chromium supplements increase muscle mass because more amino acids get put into cells. Chromium is a natural steroid alternative and helps with weight loss, too. It's one of the safest supplements because there have been no reports of side effects. My mom's doctor is having her take chromium to help her diabetes, because the chromium enhances insulin sensitivity. There is just not a down-side to this supplement."
-The picolinate helps increase the absorption of the chromium.

• A) Correct statement
• B) Incorrect statement

---

Definitions:

Fast Food Industry

A sector of the food service industry that specializes in quick service, standardized food products, and minimal table service.

Perfect Competitor

An idealized market structure where many firms sell identical products, and there are no barriers to entering or exiting the market.

Total Profit

The overall financial gain made by a business after subtracting all expenses from the total revenue generated.

Herfindahl-Hirschman Index

A measure used to assess the level of market concentration and competition within an industry, calculated by squaring the market share of each firm competing in the market and then summing the resulting numbers.