The Truth About Beauty

Fearne Cotton examines the ongoing trend for super-slim women and immerses herself in the worrying world of 'pro-ana' websites who encourage anorexia and starvation as a life choice.

As Fearne explores the diet and exercise regime of a ‘pro-ana’, she’ll try some of the extreme regimes that they endorse and meet other girls who’ve embraced the same lifestyle. She will explore the seductive nature of these ‘support’ groups, examine the world of competitive dieting, and look at relationships that ordinary women have with each other when it comes to diet and body image.

Fearne Cotton says: “It's been a surreal journey making this show and I have learnt a lot. I hope it shows girls and women out there that they can get help if they need it.

"Hopefully the show demonstrates how serious eating disorders can be and how more help is needed out there. I also really want people to see how damaging and terrifying pro anorexic websites are. I was so shocked and I'm sure most will be too."

Last edited: Wednesday, 25 March 2009