Fourteen-year-old Rhea has just reached puberty and has an average body mass index (BMI). If Rhea is similar to the Irish teens described in the text, she should feel:
A) that she needs to lose weight.
B) that her weight is just right.
C) that she needs to gain weight.
D) nothing in particular about her weight.

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Many Irish teens, particularly girls, experience body image issues during puberty, leading them to believe they need to lose weight even if their BMI is average.

Fourteen-Year-Old Rhea Has Just Reached Puberty and Has an Average