Suppose That Two Recent Studies Conclude That Increased Fiber in the Diet

question 65

Multiple Choice

Suppose that two recent studies conclude that increased fiber in the diet does not reduce the risk of developing colon cancer as was previously thought. The likely result will be that the:

• A)quantity demanded of high-fiber foods will fall.
• B)demand for high-fiber foods will decrease.
• C)supply of high-fiber foods will increase.
• D)price of high-fiber foods will rise.

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