FASHION/HEALTH
In 1992 the average American woman in her 20s weighed 132 lbs.
In 1992 the average fashion model weighed 120 lbs (8% less than the average).
In 2012 the average fashion model weighs 102 lbs (23% less than the average).
In 2002 plus-size models were considered to be between size 12 and 18.
In 2012 plus-size models now average between a size 6 and size 14.
So the fashion models are getting thinner and even the plus-size fashion models are getting thinner, despite the vast majority of women who say they would prefer models who are more realistic.

