Which Statement Best Describes Trends in Actual and Ideal Weight

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes trends in actual and ideal weight in American young women?

• A) While the weight of the average woman is decreasing, the average weight of the ideal woman is decreasing even faster.
• B) While the weight of the average woman is increasing, the average weight of the ideal woman is decreasing.
• C) While the weight of the average woman is increasing, the average weight of the ideal woman is increasing even faster.
• D) Weight of the average woman doesn't seem to be affected by the average weight of the ideal woman.

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Definitions:

Relative Distribution

A measure of how income or wealth is shared among individuals or groups within a society.

Income

A flow of money to households.

Poverty Rate

The percentage of the population that lives below the national poverty line, indicating the proportion of the population living in poverty.

Hispanics

People from, or descendants of, Spanish-speaking populations, primarily found in Latin America and the United States.