​Throughout most of history, being plump or fat

A) ​was a sign of laziness.
B) ​was a mark of prosperity.
C) ​was a signal of poor health.
D) ​characterized working-class people.

In many cultures and historical time periods, having a larger body size was associated with being wealthy and having access to an abundance of food. For example, during the Renaissance era in Europe, a fuller figure was desirable and considered attractive because it signaled that a person did not have to perform manual labor and could afford plenty of food.