An increasing number of cultures are being exposed to the "thin beauty ideal". The result is that certain ethnic groups are at an increased risk of developing eating disorders. One such group that is causing concern for many experts is young Hispanic men.

"Let by Y. May Chao of Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, researchers examined data from nationally representative samples of high schools from 1995 to 2005... Among males, white adolescents are the least likely to practice weight control and Hispanic adolescents are the most likely. The authors suggest that Hispanics may be more motivated to control weight due to the higher prevalence of overweight among these young men."

While this, in and of itself is cause for concern, experts are especially troubled by the fact that young men are far less likely to admit they have eating disorders or to ask for help.

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Labels: boys, cultures, ethnicity

Posted By: Aspen Education Group