An Important Social Trend Is the Continued Concern for Health

question 46

Multiple Choice

An important social trend is the continued concern for health and well-being in the United States.This is most likely evidenced by

• A)the increased sales of Cigar Aficionado magazine.
• B)First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative to eliminate childhood obesity.
• C)the opening of more Starbucks coffee boutiques in supermarkets.
• D)the upsizing of menu items at fast food restaurants.
• E)the introduction of tablet devices such as the iPad.

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