All of the following statements about the "cult of thinness" are true EXCEPT it ______.
A)idealizes a slim body type unachievable for the vast majority of people
B)leads to decreased rates of obesity
C)often equates being thin with morality
D)often portrays fat as repulsive

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The statement "leads to decreased rates of obesity" is not true as studies have shown that the "cult of thinness" does not necessarily lead to a decrease in obesity rates, but rather can contribute to unhealthy and dangerous methods of weight loss.

All of the Following Statements About the "Cult of Thinness