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With the recent death of Ana Carolina Reston, fashion insiders and politicians have once again set their sights on the size 0 model. A recent partnership between the Italian government and the fashion industry has established a "common plan of action" that will force unhealthily thin models to gain weight or get out of the business. The coalition will promote (but not mandate) the use of models with a body mass index (BMI) of 18 and up, the internationally recognized standard for health.

But are there any models out there with a body mass of 18? Well, according to an article in The Independent, there are a few models out there who have what it takes to pass the BMI test. They are:

Elise Crombez
Model for: Prada
BMI: 20.1

Cindy Crawford
Model for: Versace
BMI: 19.2

Kate Dillon
Model for: Gucci
BMI: 23.7

So here's some advice for all the little Coca-Cola Light drinking waifs in Milano: go grab yourself some gelato and scarf down a few Parma ham sandwiches. You're in Italy, darling, live it up! Who knows -- it might just help your career!