Which of the following is correct concerning the interaction of culture and food?

a) American men and women both eat to reduce depression, whereas Japanese men and women eat to reduce anger.
b) American women eat when they are depressed, whereas Japanese women eat because of social demands.

c) There were no differences in the eating habits of American and Japanese men and women.

d) Japanese men ate more than both American men and women.


ANS: b

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