Which teenager is adhering to the "thin ideal"?
A) Carrie, whose weight is normal even though she feels "too fat"
B) Chiku, who is obese and feels "too fat"
C) Daichi, who is thin, but is trying to build up his muscle mass
D) Devin, whose weight is normal and is trying to build up his muscle mass
Answer: A) Carrie, whose weight is normal even though she feels "too fat"
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