How do most cultures view body weight?
A) Fatness is generally more desirable than thinness, because it is thought to be a marker of health and fertility.
B) Fatness is generally more desirable than thinness, because it is associated with a strong personality and willpower.
C) Thinness is generally more desirable than fatness, because it is thought to be a marker of youth and beauty.
D) Thinness is generally more desirable than fatness, because it is associated with education and high social status.
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