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Dr Davide Dragone and Dr Luca Savorelli, researchers at the University of Bologna, claim that by getting rid of super-skinny models will wosen the nations obesity epidemic.
Within their paper ""Thinness and Obesity: A Model of Food Consumption, Health Concerns, and Social Pressure" they write: 'If being overweight is the average condition and the ideal body weight is thin, increasing the ideal body weight may increase welfare by reducing social pressure. 'By contrast, health is on average reduced, since people depart even further from their healthy weight. 'Given that in the US and in Europe people are on average overweight, we conclude that these policies, even when are welfare improving, may foster the obesity epidemic.'
The paper comes at a time where there has been a reported 80% increase in the rise of the number of young girls admitted to hospital during the last decade due to anorexia.
Simon Lawton-Smith from Mental Health Foundation, goes on to say 'The idealising of underweight models can set unrealistic expectations. 'A perceived failure to meet these expectations can lead to low self-esteem, anxiety and serious mental health problems such as depression. 'These in turn can increase the likelihood of developing an eating disorder.' Furthermore, we believe that the main issue has been overlooked. Models are not toys that can be played with for the purpose of public education. These are real people, people that have and can die because of malnutrition, that suffer a variety of physical and mental issues because of trying to achieve something that is un-natural and impossible for a good portion of the population.
If life were as simple as a text book, these researchers may well make a fair point. However, before trying to undo years of hard work from all those who have campaigned for a healthier industry, these researchers should go and discuss the reality of size zero goals with those parents that have lost their teenage children to this "ideal".

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The Model Industry Union Limited is a not-for-profit company, setup to promote excellence across the worldwide modeling industry. The organisation was formed from the Institute of Modeling and Model and Fashion Industry Alliance. The Model Industry Union has developed a range of aims, policies and guidelines and has been working to help to improve the industry for all those involved, with its primary goal to reduce exploitation and improve awareness within the industry.

Working closely with partners throughout the industry, the Model Industry Union helps to promote the interests of its members and voice their concerns. All members follow specific criteria and work together with best practices to ensure a transparent and accountable industry.

Having relationships with both industry bodies and government departments, the Model Industry Union is able to provide resources for all, whether established professional or aspiring amateur.

The organisation aims to act for all within the model industry to cut exploitation and scams, whilst improving education and awareness. With the advanced ID system, you can ensure that every member of the Institute is aware of our guidelines and acts accordingly.

Working closely with dietary and nutrition partners, the organisation has developed a key B.M.I index to allow employers/clients to ensure that they are not falling into ‘exploitation‘ by using those that are unwell / in need to treatment.

In working on complaints and membership applications we are regulated under the Information Commisioner's Office, our registration number is Z2016742. Do not provide any details to agencies, "watchdogs" or other bodies who do not have a ICO registration, they may pass your details on to other sources.

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