Anorexia Sites

Posted by Lori Henry Jan 11, 2007

After the fashion world in Spain was banned underweight models from walking down the runway, health authorities are now cracking down on pro- anorexia web sites. One in particular is gaining attention.

The Great Ana Competition is a site that awards a diploma to the participants who eat the least amount of calories during a 2-week span. The scoring system they use is one that Doctors consider malnutrition.

The officials have stated the site is a “serious health risk for young people” and has warned of the mortality rate of those who follow such a diet. The government in Spain has put forth to a judge whether the site owners are criminally liable for the content.

For coverage on the ban of underweight models, click here.