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Manorexic Mannequins?

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 05.25.2011

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Dr. Susan Albers

Do we see pressure for men to have an "ideal body type" in other ways besides mannequins? Sure. Men are now being subjected to airbrushing in the media to give them the perfect body.

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The Skinny

Scarlett Johansson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Scarlett Johansson

Since dedicating myself to getting into "superhero shape," several articles regarding my weight have been brought to my attention. I'm frustrated with the irresponsibility of tabloid media who sell the public ideas about what we should look like and how we should get there.

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Healthy Eating Obsession Gets Red Alert on the Today Show

Donna Fish | Posted 11.17.2011

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Donna Fish

With rising obesity rates and "healthy eating" such a focus in our culture though, little attention has been paid to date, on how much an obsession about eating can be woven into daily life.

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