Angelina Jolie is Dangerously Thin

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Many nutritionists and health counselors struggle with famous or success-driven clients who engage in poor eating habits. If you had a client like Angelina Jolie, you’d be increasingly alarmed over her extreme and troubling weight loss. You’d be challenged every day in walking a fine line between not upsetting your client by being too dictatorial and nagging concerns that you weren't doing enough to maintain their good health.

Having dropped to a scant 97 pounds (too thin for her 5-foot, 8-inch height) and often collapsing, the talented actress has raised concerns that her diet may be seriously impairing her health. A recent photo of her wearing a loose-fitting red dress tied around her waist emphasized her spine and skinny arms.

Some have called her frail, emaciated, even anorexic. Others have noted that she seemed confused, bewildered and zombie like, with conversations that were incomprehensible and shifting rapidly from topic to topic. Brad Pitt’s concern has led him to suggest that his partner get some intervention and noted that he hopes Jolie can gain 10 pounds.

Concerns of a heroin relapse appear unfounded, but some have noticed that Jolie rarely eats a full meal and frequently forgets to eat. One publication noted that the actress eats as little as 600 calories a day, while some suggest she starts her day with little more than a spoonful of coconut oil and a handful of cereal. She'll skip lunch, grab a few almonds and some gummy bears or try to survive the day on a protein-based shake. Dinners can consist of a lean steak and a glass of red wine.

Many feel that Jolie’s weight loss is due to her hectic lifestyle, which includes a busy work schedule, caring for six children, travel and, and her relationship with Brad. If she continues to lose weight, her nutritionist and doctor should intervene.

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Alex A. Kecskes has written hundreds of published articles on health/fitness, "green" issues, TV/film entertainment, restaurant reviews and many other topics. As a former Andy/Belding/One Show ad agency copywriter, he also writes web content, ads, brochures, sales letters, mailers and scripts for national B2B and B2C clients. Please see more of his blogs and view additional job postings on Nexxt.


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