One Study Found That Overweight Characters from Top-Rated Television Shows

question 19

Multiple Choice

One study found that overweight characters from top-rated television shows:

• A)had fewer romantic interactions than their thinner counterparts.
• B)were more likely to be younger and unemployed.
• C)accurately reflected the percentage of overweight people in real life.
• D)all of the above.

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