Trends That Have Contributed to the Recent Increase in Eating

question 9

Multiple Choice

Trends that have contributed to the recent increase in eating disorders in the United States include a(n) :

• A)More competitive workplace
• B)Increase in the number of divorces
• C)Focus on being thin as a measure of attractiveness
• D)Increase in the number of nonnutritional foods consumed

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or business activity, such as materials and labor.

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of goods or services a company produces.

Fixed Costs

Fixed costs are business expenses that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.