Which of the Following Changes Is the Largest Contributor to the Increased

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes is the largest contributor to the increased rate of overweight and obese children?

• A)dietary change
• B)genetic change
• C)chromosomal change
• D)biological change

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Diseconomies of Scale

The phenomenon where an increase in production leads to higher average costs per unit, often due to inefficiencies associated with scale of operation.

Output Rate

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Fifth Worker

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Marginal Cost Curve

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