concept   body weight
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, there is a cultural preference for slim body types and an emphasis on maintaining a lower body weight for beauty standards and health.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 body weight Japan Preference for slim body types, with an emphasis on maintaining a lower body weight. 1
2 heavy Japan Being heavy is often associated with being unhealthy or out of shape, and is seen as undesirable in traditional beauty standards. 1
3 heavy Japan Being heavy (overweight) is often associated with being unhealthy and can be seen as undesirable. 1
4 heavy Japan Heavy objects may symbolize burdens or responsibilities and are often approached with caution and mindfulness. 1
5 weight classes Japan Also applied in competitive eating contests to level the playing field and create fair competition 1
6 weight management Japan Emphasis on balanced and portion-controlled meals for weight management 1