Betty on the News: Men Favor "Normal" Weight Women
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Updated on May 18, 2011, 5:17 pm ET
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In a new study college-age males between the ages of 18 and 26 were asked to rate headshots of the opposite sex, and after viewing several photographs researchers found that men consider women of “normal” weight to be the most attractive.

What’s more, ladies in the typical weight range were regarded as healthier, according to physical exams administered prior to the test.

“This sends a strong message to all the girls out there who believe you have to be underweight to be attractive,” a researcher told the BBC. (Newser.com)

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