Question

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.

Answer 1

Answer:

A person can develop a negative body image as a result of viewing too many advertisements

Explanation:

This most significantly being adolescents due to the common use of media amongst them. The "billions" of dollars spent to advertise this upon them is seeking that they will acknowledge this and pay back. The intentions of the advertising isn't out of sincere desire to help but instead TO MAKE people have a negative perception of their image.

Answer 2

Answer:

A person can develop a negative body image as a result of viewing too many advertisements.

Explanation:

the person has a negative body image as you read through the passage