Which of the Following Would Be Most Effective at Lowering

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be most effective at lowering energy intake in a person on a weight reduction program?

• A)Drink 8 ounces of water prior to each meal.
• B)Select less energy-dense foods
• C)Restrict fiber intake as a means to reduce excess water retention
• D)Consume a small high-fat snack before each meal to reduce appetite
• E)Consume an alcoholic beverage with lunch and dinner.

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Definitions:

WACC

stands for Weighted Average Cost of Capital, which is a calculation of a firm's capital cost from all sources, including equity and debt, weighted accordingly.

Capital Asset Pricing Model

A model used to determine the theoretical rate of return of an asset, considering risk and the time value of money.

Cost of Equity

The return a firm theoretically pays to its equity investors, i.e., shareholders, to compensate for the risk they undertook by investing their capital.

WACC

Weighted Average Cost of Capital, a calculation that reflects the cost of a company to finance its assets through a mix of equity and debt.