Unrealistic Expectations

Project HEAL: Help to Eat, Accept and Live

Unrealistic Expectations

This table was taken from the Health magazine, September 1997; and NEDIC, a Canadian eating disorders advocacy group

Average Woman

Barbie

Store mannequin

Height

5'4"

6'0"

6'0"

Weight

145 lbs

101 lbs

N/A

Dress Size

11-14

4

6

Bust

36-37"

39"

34"

Waist

29-31"

19"

23"

Hips

40-42"

33"

34"