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Australia’s Miss Universe, Stephanie Naumoska, Starving to Death – Photos

Stephanie Naumoska, a Miss Universe hopefull, is reportedly starving herself thin…and to death.

The 19 year old model is 5’11 and weighs a meager 108 pounds. The BMI (Body Mass Index) cut off for “Underweight Individuals” is 18.5 according to the pageant rules. Samantha clocks in a BMI of 15.1. The weight controversy of too fat and too thin has been a long battle. Some medical professionals insist that the cut off should be raised to 20 to encourage healthy bodies. Regardless, her weight caused a frenzy in the competition.

Per That’s Fit:

“Naumoska shouldn’t have even been there in the first place, according to some doctors. Australian Medical Association president Rosanna Capolingua, whose organization represents Australian doctors, told Reuters the contest should impose a minimum BMI cut-off of 20.

“The most unhealthy part about it, though, is the image it is showing other young women who may view this as normal, when clearly it s not,” Capolingua said.

BMI is also used in the fashion industry. Models must meet a minimum BMI to walk in shows, such as Fashion Week, in some parts of the world. Madrid is notorious for putting a ban on models who fall below the requirement. In 2006 5 models were banned from the catwalk for Fashion Week after showing up below weight. They were 5’7 and weighed 121 pounds. (Remember, Naumoska is 5’11 and weighs 108.)

Is it weird that I immediately thought of Marc Anthony when seeing these photos?

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