Stephanie Naumoska, 19, a model from Sydney, was selected into the list of 32 contestants for Australia’s Miss Universe. On Thursday, Stephanie Naumoska drew flake over her figure, which was described as skin and bones. The event was supposed to promote healthy, proportioned bodies but Naumoska looked more on the skinny side.

Stephanie Naumoska is 1.8 m or 5 feet 11 inches and weighs 40 kg or 108 pounds. Naumoska’s body mass index was 15.1,which is under 18, the official benchmark for malnutrition.

Melanie McGrice, a local dietician, said Naumoska was underweight. Deborah Miller, the Miss Universe pageant director, said Naumoska had Macedonian heritage, which had long, lithe bodies and small bones.

Susie Burrell, a nutritionist, said there was no such thing as a Macedonian body type.

Rosanna Capolingua, the president of Australian Medical Association, said the beauty pageant should have a minimum BMI of 20 as the benchmark.

Rachael Finch, a TV presenter and model, was the winner of the Australia Miss Universe beauty pageant.

Stephanie Naumoska.

Stephanie Naumoska photos.

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