The standard of beauty in the United States, as reflected by pageant winners and models, suggests that the ideal body weight has ____.
A)increased substantially since 1960
B)increased slightly since 1960
C)decreased slightly since 1960
D)decreased substantially since 1960

Question

The standard of beauty in the United States, as reflected by pageant winners and models, suggests that the ideal body weight has ____. ​
A)increased substantially since 1960
B)increased slightly since 1960
C)decreased slightly since 1960
D)decreased substantially since 1960

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The standard of beauty in the United States, as reflected by pageant winners and models, has shifted towards favoring a thinner body type, indicating that the ideal body weight has decreased substantially since 1960.

The Standard of Beauty in the United States, as Reflected