Question

if these two eating disorders are rooted in biology, then how could the presence of digitally altered models be responsible for their occurrence? while it may be unfair to place the blame entirely on the advertising industrys practices, research does show a link between adolescents being exposed to ultra - thin models in the media and developing body image issues. one study found that forty - seven percent of girls in fifth to twelfth grade reported a desire to lose weight because of magazine pictures; sixty - nine percent of those girls also reported that magazine pictures influenced their notion of what a perfect body looks like. yes, some of these girls may be genetically predisposed to major depression and anxiety. some may also possess patterns of negative thinking and a high reactivity to stress. but select the evidence that the author provides for the following supporting claim: flawless bodies in media have been linked to body image issues in adolescents. advertising is not solely responsible for eating disorders, as genetics also play a major role. sixty - nine percent of girls do not believe that advertisers would digitally alter models bodies in magazine photos. forty - seven percent of adolescent girls say magazine pictures make them want to lose weight. major depression and anxiety are more common among girls who are influenced by magazine pictures.

Explanation:

This statistic directly shows a link between media (magazine pictures) and body - image related desire (wanting to lose weight) in adolescents.

Answer:

Forty - seven percent of adolescent girls say magazine pictures make them want to lose weight.