Cultural influences have had a greater influence on body perception during the past few decades because of the increase in
a. mass media.
b. food availability.
c. medical services.
d. health knowledge.
A
Mass media present "desirable" body images that affect how people view their own bodies. Food availability and medical services do not affect body perception. Health knowledge may affect how we view our bodies, but to a lesser degree than mass media.
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