Which of the Following Is Not True About the Effects

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about the effects of undernutrition in poor countries?

• A) Iron and zinc deficiency both can lead to poor immune function.
• B) Ill health that results from nutritional deficiencies can diminish the ability of citizens to perform at peak levels of physical and mental capacity.
• C) Symptoms of underweight rarely result in deficiencies.
• D) People in poor countries often have greater nutrient requirements for iron because they must combat rampant parasite and other infections.

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Definitions:

Herfindahl-Hirschman Index

A measure used to quantify the level of competition within an industry, calculated by squaring the market share of each firm and summing the total.

Market Share

The percentage of an industry's sales that a particular company controls.

Imperfectly Competitive Industry

An industry in which individual firms have some control over the price of their output.

Substitutes Exist

A situation in which multiple products or services can fulfill the same need or desire, allowing consumers to switch among them based on price, quality, or preference.