Which of the following is correct concerning the interaction of culture and food?
A)Canadian women eat to reduce depression whereas Japanese men and women eat to reduce anger.
B)Canadian women eat when they are depressed whereas Japanese women eat because of social demands.
C)There were no differences in the eating habits of Canadian and Japanese women.
D)Japanese women ate more than Canadian women.

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Studies have shown that Canadian women tend to eat when they are feeling emotionally distressed, such as when they are depressed. On the other hand, Japanese women tend to eat because of social norms and pressures. Japanese culture places emphasis on group harmony and it is seen as impolite to refuse food offered to you. As for reducing anger, there is no clear evidence that this is a common motive for eating in Japanese culture, and it is not mentioned as a motive for eating in either culture in the answer choices. There is also no indication that Japanese women eat more than Canadian women in general, so option D can be ruled out.

Which of the Following Is Correct Concerning the Interaction of Culture