Question

What effect has mass media had on obesity in the united states

A. Television commercials and programs have promoted increased acceptance of obesity
B. Public service announcements have halted the increase in obesity
C. Educational documentaries have caused obesity in the United States to fall
D. Advertisments for unhealthy foods have encouraged obesity

Answer 1

The answer could be A or D, though the answer is most likely D,
There a lot of advertisements everywhere promoting and encouraging to eat unhealthy food but not a lot on you're well being, in this case obesity.

Hope this helped. :D

Answer 2

The correct answer is option D.

The media play a decisive role in today´s culture, and can give positive as well as negative messages. One of the effects they had on the issue of obesity, unfortunately, is that advertisements for unhelthy foods have encouraged obesity.