Nutrition & Wellness – Biology 50

Making the Case for More Normal Sized Models

October 1, 2009

A special thanks for Ellen for including this in her show today. The topic was timely, since I was lecturing on Weight in class today.

Ellen featured several “plus” sized models on her show from an upcoming Glamour Magazine will feature a pictorial for October on plus-sized (anything over a size 6) models. Ellen Tweeted about the interview:

These girls are considered “plus sized”, which is crazy.

I think a better term is “normal sized.” Or just “beautiful.”

This move towards featuring more normal sized women is very welcome, considering that the average sized woman is a closer to a size 12 – 14, not a size 0 – 4 seen in the fashion magazines.  These plus-size models are proving that not all models have to be super skinny to be super sexy.

In addition Glamour Magazine Editor, Cindi Lieve, pledged that they will be featuring a wider range of women in their pages than has traditionally been featured.

Let’s hope the trend continues.

More info:

Glamour Magazine’s Normal-Sized Models. October 2009. The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Field. G. September 2009. These Bodies are Beautiful at Every Size. Glamour.
Odell A. October 2009. Glamour Delivers More Plus-Size Nude Models. N.Y. Magazine.

Entry Filed under: Health News, Media and Nutrition, Truth in Advertising, Weight Management, Wellness. Tags: Ellen DeGeneres, Glamour Magazine, Normal Models, Plus-size models.