STATISTICS about the health related issues that are commonly associated with models and the industry...
- In 1950 the models closely resembled the average measurements of women of that time
- The average U.S woman is 5'4" and weighs 140 pounds, in contrast the average U.S model is 5'11" and weighs 117 pounds
- Some of the pictures of models that are featured in magazines do not really exist. The images are computer modified of different body parts, from alternate people.
- Twenty years ago the average fashion model weighed 8% less than the average woman now (today) she weighs 23% less
- Kate moss one of the most famous and influential models of our time is 5'7" and weighs 95 pounds. that is 30% below ideal body mass.
- Supermodel Elle Macpherson also meets the body mass index physical criteria for anorexia
- In a study, 3 out of 4 woman stated that they were overweight although in fact only 1 out f 4 of them actually was.
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