DVD Burning Media

     Why aren’t there enough voluptuous models on the ramp? Why does a television advertisement for some toothpaste commercial have to be a size zero model? Why is the petite size the most sought-after size? Why do programs about celebrity news criticize a particular celebrity when he/she gains a few extra pounds? Ever wondered about the messages that the media is sending out with these trends? Does an average teenager know what body mass index is? Does she/he know that there is a body type that exists between being skinny and being overweight?

     Although there are increasing numbers of people who are propagating the benefits of a healthy body and warning people about the ill-effects of unhealthy body weights, a large number of media messages just can’t seem to shift the focus from slim and slender bodies to healthier body images. Although there might be people who would want to cite the references of plus-size models, when was the last time you saw a huge number of voluptuous models walking for the biggies? Or when was the last time you saw a beauty pageant contestant who didn’t have a slender figure?

     Media’s influence has resulted in creation of ideal body images, which are almost impossible to achieve for each and everyone. Failed attempts at reducing weight and getting skinnier tend to result in unhealthy eating disorders, which culminate in severe medical condition and finally affect the overall health of the person. There are thousands of teenage girls who have fallen prey to these trends and have gone through traumatic experiences, which led to a physical as well as a psychological imbalance.

     Eating Disorders

     Although toned bodies and petite sizes seem to be the most sought-after assets for millions of young girls out there, not everyone is ready to adopt the healthy road to fitness. A large number of the victims of eating disorders are young girls and women who are constantly running after a mirage of petite sizes rather than aiming for health and fitness. Here are some of the eating disorders that are commonly observed: read more »