Ana Carolina Reston

Posted by Lori Henry Nov 19, 2006

The mother of Brazilian model Ana Carolina Reston, who died on Tuesday of kidney failure due to anorexia, has sent out a few words for others. Her daughters diet reportedly consisted of only apples and tomatoes before her death and her BMI hung at only 13.8.

A BMI below 17.5 is part of the criteria for anorexia nervosa, and if it falls near 15, it is a sign of starvation. But many models fall under the later end of the spectrum.

"Take care of your children ... No money is worth the life of your child. Not even the most famous brand is worth this," Mrs. Reston told O Globo newspaper, after explaining that Ana was using the money she made from modelling to take care of her family.

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