Eating disorders are typically associated with teenage girls. And while most cases are still found in women, the prevalence of eating disorders in men is increasing.

"Patricks battle with anorexia started in college. A star lacrosse player in high school, [Patrick] struggled on his college team, and had a run-in with a coach. He began to doubt himself& He began exercising more and eating less, as little as 500 calories a day."
- Source: Mansfield (OH) News Journal

In the past, experts have estimated that about one in ten anorexics was male. Now that number may be as high as one in four. Increased pressure to be both thin and "ripped" is causing men to over-exercise and undereat.

Labels: men, eating disorders

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