What’s the Skinny on the New 90210?

The days of Brenda and Brandon Walsh are decidedly over. No matter what your take on 90210 2.0 is, chances are you’ve noticed a few major differences between the ‘classic’ cast and 2008’s new crew. Though some changes are positive (The Wire’s Tristan Wilds adds some much-needed diversity) some are downright unhealthy, like the weight of two of the show’s leading ladies.

Shenae Grimes, 18, who plays Beverly newcomer Annie, and Jessica Stroup, 21, as returning character Kelly’s little sister, have recently come under tabloid attack for being too thin. Us Weekly ran an expose with shocking pictures of the gaunt beauties, and sources close to the show have told the press that some of the ladies’ male co-stars are planning an intervention.

How bad is the problem, exactly? A weight management expert estimates that petite Grimes, who stands at 5’3, weighs a mere 90 lbs., while 5’8 Stroup probably clocks in around 100-105 lbs. By comparison, a healthy Body Mass Index for a woman who is 5’3 ranges between 107 to 140 pounds. A healthy weight range for a 5 foot, 8 inch woman ranges between 124 and 164 pounds. Low body weight can put young women at a risk for a host of health problems, ranging from osteoporosis to thyroid malfunction to digestive problems.

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