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Body Image, Bigorexia, and Eating Disorders in Men and Boys

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When grappling with eating disorders, we typically think about the disturbing effects on young girls and women.But as many as one in three individuals with an eating disorder is male.

About 10 million males in the United States will struggle with an eating disorder in their lifetime, according to the National Eating Disorders Association.Watching sculpted male actors on the big screen and seeing fitness magazine covers of muscular men with six-pack abs, boys and young men risk developing body dissatisfaction and body image disorders like bigorexia.

Messages about what a male body should look like start arriving early. One study found that modern-day action figures marketed to boys often sport unrealistic body dimensions.Social media also contributes to males’ body dissatisfaction.

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