How Do Most Cultures View Body Weight

question 32

Multiple Choice

How do most cultures view body weight?

• A) Fatness is generally more desirable than thinness, because it is thought to be a marker of health and fertility.
• B) Fatness is generally more desirable than thinness, because it is associated with a strong personality and willpower.
• C) Thinness is generally more desirable than fatness, because it is thought to be a marker of youth and beauty.
• D) Thinness is generally more desirable than fatness, because it is associated with education and high social status.

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Definitions:

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