Research in different cultural contexts reveals that obesity is:
A) stigmatized in some of them and respected in others
B) universally rejected and devalued
C) associated with lower economic status, particularly in developing countries
D) positively associated with social status in most cultures

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Research has shown that cultural attitudes towards obesity differ widely. In some societies, such as Western cultures, obesity is stigmatized and seen as a negative trait. In contrast, some cultures, particularly in developing countries, view obesity as a sign of wealth and prosperity and thus it is respected.

Research in Different Cultural Contexts Reveals That Obesity Is