Common Myths That Contribute to Negative Body Image Include All

question 47

Multiple Choice

Common myths that contribute to negative body image include all of the following EXCEPT

• A)how you look is more important than who you are.
• B)appearance is more important than health.
• C)eating healthy and staying active is an effective weight loss strategy.
• D)anyone can be slender if they work at it.

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Definitions:

Mexican War

Controversial war with Mexico for control of California and New Mexico, 1846–1848; the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo fixed the border at the Rio Grande and extended the United States to the Pacific coast, annexing more than a half-million square miles of Mexican territory.

Fifty-four Forty

A historical slogan from the U.S. presidential election of 1844, expressing the goal of expanding U.S. territorial claims in the Oregon Territory up to latitude 54°40′ north.

American Control

The exercise of power or authority by the United States over certain territories, policies, or international affairs, often highlighted during periods of expansion or during international conflicts.

Oregon

A state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, known for its diverse landscapes ranging from forests and mountains to farmlands and cities.