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U.S. Fashion Industry Following International Trend

drgreggjantz | 22 January, 2007 17:57

I was happy to read that the U.S. Fashion industry is following the lead of Spain and Italy in creating standards for models. There is a quote in the following article that is alarming: In 1965, the average model weighed 8 percent less than the average woman. Now she weighs 23 percent less, according to the National Eating Disorders Association." Hopefully as the standards change for models, this statistic well turn the other way. What is your opinion on this subject of guidelines within the fashion industry? Should the fashion industry govern itself or should their be intervention by other parties? How much is the responsibility on the models themselves to set a standard for the sake of their own health? Do these models influence women to be more thin? (More)

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Fashion industry issues model guidelines

drgreggjantz | 12 January, 2007 15:14

I am happy to see that the fashion industry has decided to issue guidelines to designers, aimed at promoting healthier behavior among its models. The guidelines, which fall short of modeling restrictions announced in recent months by fashion show organizers in Madrid and Milan, were introduced at a meeting of the Council of Fashion Designers of America in Manhattan.

Considering the recent tragic deaths of some models, these guidelines are not soon enough, but it is a start in the right direction.

What do you think? Post comments on this blog.

Click Here to read NY Times article on this subject.

Watch TODAY discussion on this subject

You can also read what the NEDA has to say about this subject.
Read NEDA response.

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Eating Disorders and the News

drgreggjantz | 09 January, 2007 08:42

What is the latest news about Eating Disorders

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Holidays, Families, New Years and Depression

drgreggjantz | 05 January, 2007 13:11

I was recently interviewed by KOMO-TV in Seattle regarding the subject of the holiday season and how at times it can bring additional stress because of the busyness of the season, the potential for conflicts with family members, or maybe worried about the results of unhealthy eating. These issues along with the winter weather can cause individuals to get depressed.

Holiday Depression Webcast

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