People have become more concerned about the negative health effects of eating carbohydrates and fat. Considering these effects only, which of the following best describes the likely effect of this trend on the market for high-carb, high-fat snacks?
A) Demand shifted to the left leading to a decline in equilibrium price and quantity.
B) Quantity demanded fell leading to a decline in equilibrium price and quantity.
C) Supply shifted to the left leading to a rise in equilibrium price and a decline in equilibrium quantity.
D) Demand and supply both shifted to the left leading to a decline in equilibrium price and quantity.

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As people become more concerned about the negative health effects of eating carbohydrates and fat, the demand for high-carb, high-fat snacks is likely to decrease, shifting the demand curve to the left, resulting in a decline in both equilibrium price and quantity.

People Have Become More Concerned About the Negative Health Effects