Even though 60% of Americans can be classified as overweight or obese, American culture is obsessed with physical appearance
Young girls are especially vulnerable to media images of models, TV stars, and singers who are beautiful and "strikingly" thin. You have a niece who is 15 years old and you think she is very beautiful. You notice that she has become a very picky eater and rarely finishes her meals. Before puberty she was an eating machine. Based upon what is described in the text, which of the following is a possible reason for your niece's new food behaviors?
Since 60% of adolescent females believe that they are overweight, she is probably trying not to gain weight or is actively dieting.
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She has already gone through her growth spurt and is probably not hungry.
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She probably has a thyroid problem and has no appetite.
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She might have a hormone deficiency that leaves her not interested in eating.
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Since 60% of adolescent females believe that they are overweight, she is probably trying not to gain weight or is actively dieting.
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