Question

summarizing a central idea
billions of dollars are spent on advertisements and marketing about the human body. from fashion and beauty products to weight loss reality shows, technology is the platform to which a person receives these different messages. advertisers reach their target audience through different forms of technology such as smart phones, tablets, computers, and television. in the end, it can cause a person to think these advertised services and products are needed.

• \the connection between body image and managing weight\

which statement best summarizes the central idea of the passage?
○ consumers spend too much money on health and beauty products in hopes of attaining their ideal body image.
○ weight loss is dependent upon the technology a person uses and the advertisements they view.
○ creating advertisements for distribution on various media outlets is costly.
○ a person can develop a negative body image as a result of viewing too many advertisements.

Explanation:

The passage emphasizes large - scale spending on body - related ads, how they reach consumers via technology, and the impact of making consumers feel the products are needed. The main idea is about consumers over - spending on health and beauty products due to ads to achieve an ideal body image.

Answer:

Consumers spend too much money on health and beauty products in hopes of attaining their ideal body image.