STATS
- -On average, Americans are subject to around 1500 advertisement
figures a day, many of which contain idealistic figures
-Over 90% of women are reported as being unsatisfied with their
bodies-many of which fall victim to dieting to achieve the “perfect” body
image.
-Less than 1/3 of women only come close to the ideal body
naturally.
-It is estimated that a little under half of people who diet will
Develope more severe types of dieting and ¼ will obtain an eating
disorder
-Over half of young women 18-25 feel compelled to weigh a certain
amount
-Surveys have showed that 30% of women and 20% of men admit they
would consider cosmetic surgery in the future
- -An estimated 10 million dollars is spent by men alone
- on products designed to improve their appearance
-More people who are subject to advertising place greater emphasis
on sex appeal than those who are not - *Sources on last page
figures a day, many of which contain idealistic figures
-Over 90% of women are reported as being unsatisfied with their
bodies-many of which fall victim to dieting to achieve the “perfect” body
image.
-Less than 1/3 of women only come close to the ideal body
naturally.
-It is estimated that a little under half of people who diet will
Develope more severe types of dieting and ¼ will obtain an eating
disorder
-Over half of young women 18-25 feel compelled to weigh a certain
amount
-Surveys have showed that 30% of women and 20% of men admit they
would consider cosmetic surgery in the future
-More people who are subject to advertising place greater emphasis
on sex appeal than those who are not