Dietary Standards Were First Developed in England in the 1860s

question 83

Multiple Choice

Dietary standards were first developed in England in the 1860s.What was reason that the standards were first developed?

• A)To determine the amount of food needed to prevent hunger and keep people alive so they could work.
• B)To prevent nutrient deficiencies and to ensure that children drank milk.
• C)To improve human health and to ensure that people consumed fruits and vegetables.
• D)To protect the population from heart disease and to reduce obesity,

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Total Utility

The overall satisfaction or pleasure a consumer derives from consuming a certain amount or combination of goods and services.

Marginal Utility

The supplementary enjoyment or advantage gained by consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Consumer Surplus

The differentiation between the total investment consumers are willing and able to make in a product or service and the investment they end up making.

Marginal Utility

The supplementary joy or advantage an individual experiences when acquiring an extra unit of a good or service.