Based on Research Presented by the Authors of Your Text

question 56

Multiple Choice

Based on research presented by the authors of your text on advertising and women's body image, why is there a concern about ads which feature extremely thin (even anorexic) women?

• A) They contradict messages in food ads.
• B) They make messages in junk food ads less believable.
• C) They are associated with poor body image.
• D) They tend to increase the risk of bulimia.

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