While Western women are on a forever quest for the ultimate weight loss diet, Mauritanian parents force-feed their daughters to make them bigger. A female figure with fuller curves is seen as a sign of health and elegance. It is believed that putting on weight is a sure way for young girls to find good husbands and succeed in life. Mauritania fiercely sticks to its ancient traditions, so it’s no surprise the «leblouh» ritual remains to this day. Force-feeding means that babies are forced to eat from morning till night, non-stop under threat of physical punishment. How does this affect the girls’ health?
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Fed to Wed
