Consumers Buying Fewer Donuts, by Charlotte Libov

Pre-packaged desserts that are high in sugar and saturated fat, like donuts, are the scourge of nutritionists

and dieters alike, but there's heartening news that Americans are eating about one-quarter less of them

today than in years past.

Such "ready-to-eat grain-based desserts" are pre-packaged consumer baked goods such as cakes, cookies,

pies, doughnuts, and pastries, which are often referred to as "empty calories," because their significant

amount of sugar, and saturated fat to Americans' diets lead primarily to weight gain.

Researchers from the University of North Carolina decided to examine the issue from two vantage points;

they wanted to see if manufacturers had lowered the sugar and fat content of these foods, making them

more healthful, and they also wanted to find out if there was any change in quantity of them that was being

consumed.

They surveyed consumer purchases of these products between 2005 and 2012 and found that little had been

done to make these products more nutritious. But, on the other hand, they found that purchases had

decreased by 24 percent.

The study also shows that the marketing of these products should be continually monitored to make sure

that manufacturers do not try to use misleading labeling to fool consumers into thinking these products are

healthy, said Dr. Kevin Mathias, the study's lead author.

Which curve shifted?ANSWERS:"Demand", "Supply", "Demand and Supply","None","Nothing is happening".

What happened to Demand?ANSWERS:"Movement along the curve", "Shift of the curve", "Nothing".

Was an increment or a decrease?(Referring to the demand)ANSWERS:"Increased", "Decreased", "N/A".

What happened to Supply?ANSWERS:"Movement along the curve", "Shift of the curve", "Nothing".

Was an increment or a decrease?(Referring to the supply)ANSWERS:"Increased", "Decreased", "N/A".

What would happen to the equilibrium price?ANSWERS:"Increased", "Decreased", "Not clear with the information provided"