Thin Bodies Are Generally More Highly Valued Than Fat Ones

question 48

Multiple Choice

Thin bodies are generally more highly valued than fat ones in sociocultural contexts where:

• A) food of all kinds is abundant and widely available.
• B) they signify a lack of resources and low status.
• C) fatty and high calorie foods are a scarce resource.
• D) exerting self-control (will power) is seen as a vice or sinful.
• E) infertility is a widespread problem.

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