A study of the mass body index of ______ between 1920 and 1990 shows a clear trend towards the idealization of thinness in women.
A) winners of the Oscar for best actress
B) winners of the Olympic gold medal in diving
C) first ladies of the United States
D) Miss America pageant winners

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The Miss America pageant is a competition that specifically emphasizes physical appearance and requires contestants to wear swimsuits. As such, it is highly likely that winners of the Miss America pageant would be subject to pressure to maintain a certain body size and shape. Additionally, the time period in question (1920-1990) saw significant cultural shifts towards valuing thinness in women, making it even more likely that the trend towards thinner bodies would be observed in the winners of this pageant.

A Study of the Mass Body Index of ______ Between