Which Statement About the Changing Ethnicity in the United States

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the changing ethnicity in the United States is TRUE?

• A) Minorities now represent almost half of the population in the United States.
• B) In spite of increases in the Hispanic population, Hispanic buying power is expected to maintain its current level.
• C) Hispanics differ vastly from other groups in America in terms of consumer behavior.
• D) African American U.S. households are more affluent than previous studies suggested.
• E) Asian Americans are the slowest growing minority population.

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Definitions:

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues.

Ghrelin

A hormone produced in the stomach that stimulates hunger and food intake.

Neuropeptide Y

A neurotransmitter found in the brain and autonomic nervous system, involved in the regulation of energy balance and appetite.

Melanocortins

A group of peptides that appear to suppress appetite, leading to weight loss.