Which of the Following Is Correct Concerning the Interaction of Culture

question 151

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct concerning the interaction of culture and food?

• A) American men and women both eat to reduce depression, whereas Japanese men and women eat to reduce anger.
• B) American women eat when they are depressed, whereas Japanese women eat because of social demands.
• C) There were no differences in the eating habits of American and Japanese men and women.
• D) Japanese men ate more than both American men and women.

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