"Why object to trendy images of women being omnipresent?" one might ask. Banishing this perception of women as unhealthy thin will save the women of this great nation from eating disorders. Our women will be more confident in their own skin and won't feel as pressured to live up to that image. As people in this country, we are aware of this problem but choose to do nothing. Medical care for people with eating disorders is inadequate and too expensive. As girls and women today strive to look like what the media portrays, it's no wonder our nation's health is in a downward spiral. Trying to live up to these unreal expectations can lead to anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating. There is something in media for everyone. If you like music, there are musicians; if you like cinema, there are actors and actresses; and if you like fashion, there are designers and models. Adolescents are going through a key period in their lives where they are trying to discover who they are. Typically, a teenager will find a musician, model, actress, etc. to be their friend. which he exalts. Whether they admire this person for their career or their appearance, they notice everything subconsciously. They will try to find their own identity in their model. With this in mind, this is one of the main reasons why media is so effective at penetrating not only teenagers, but also a large portion of the world's minds. Shows like "America's Next Top Model" tout the unhealthy, thin body type. During one particular season, a contestant named Heather clearly hadn't eaten much and passed out while filming a music video. This is a broadcast that we allow to the entire population of the United States, including the population who...... middle of paper ......Anorexia Nervosa: Signs, Symptoms, causes, effects, and treatment." Helpguide.org. June 2009. HELPGUIDE, Web. February 25, 2010. .Hofschire, Linda. "The Media's Role in Enhancing Self-Objectification and Eating Disorders" Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Communication Association, Marriott Hotel, San Diego, California, May 27, 2003. Nishawala, FirMelissast and FiAndrearst LaVazzanast "Dying to be thin." 2010: Feb 25. 2010. .