It Has Been Estimated Approximately 15% of All Deaths in the US

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Essay

It has been estimated approximately 15% of all deaths in the US can be attributed to poor diet and sedentary lifestyle. Describe one dietary practice that is popular among college students that you believe is unhealthy. What health conditions might occur if this dietary condition is continued? What would be a healthy, realistic alternative dietary practice?

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The selling price where the quantity of goods on offer is equal to the quantity consumers want to buy.

Consumer Surplus

The variance between the sum consumers are willing to shell out for a good or service and the sum they actually shell out.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to a balance in the market.

Producer Surplus

The discrepancy between the price at which producers are prepared to offer a good or service and the price they actually obtain.