In Francine Prose's “The Wages of Sin”, she states: “The so-called glutton is a walking rebuke to our self-denial, and to our shaky faith that if we watch ourselves, then surely death cannot touch us”(58.) Prose's explains that if people eat the right way and disengage with the desires of unhealthy eating, that humans can live a longer and more prosperous life. Images and examples of abnormal body types, regarded, as such in our culture, are used as role models for what not to become, such as the photos of the obese and anorexic, are not appealing to the eye, and can help implement new ideas on how to offer healthier and more nutritious food at institutions, such as work places and schools. Modern day culture is overflowing with idealistic pictures and propaganda …show more content…
America is dealing with an eating epidemic, whether it's someone indulging in food or purging whatever he eats. Using examples of these deficient body types helps fight against these preventable diseases, such as obesity and anorexia. By using these examples as a role model, schools can help people, especially young kids, who eat as many as half their meals in schools, play a critical role in helping them to create a healthy lifestyle. If schools making more nutritional lunches, eating healthier becomes easier for students at a younger age, helps them develop a habit of more beneficial food choices. By using examples and images of people with abnormal bodies, children can become more conscious about taking care of their bodies. Killbourne, a speaker and film maker, known for her work on the image of women in advertisements, has stated in her video that in order to change the perception of being thin will guarantee beauty, people need to educated. Education on how to prevent crippling diseases can easily be spread through images of the obese and