The average Miss America contestant and average model

A) are both taller and weigh less than the average American woman
B) are thinner than the average American woman because their weight (which is similar to the average American woman's) is distributed over a taller frame.
C) Have stayed fairly similar over time in their average height and weight
D) Have actually become heavier over time in keeping with changing American ideals.


Answer: A

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