Eating disorders and models

The British Fashion Council (BFC) commissioned an inquiry into look at the health of models on London’s catwalks. The recommendations include making sure everyone can get information about eating disorders and know how to get help if they need it.

The BFC has asked beat to be involved, and we are happy to support this important work. We know that fashion doesn't directly cause eating disorders. However, It is time to challenge the current media fixation that eating disorders are only about how thin you look or how much weight you have lost. 

You can’t tell if someone has an eating disorder by their shape and size alone - the real pain of an eating disorder is on the inside not the outside. beat is here to provide any help and support you may need. Whatever area of the industry you are involved with.

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