Beyond Young White Women
We may automatically link eating disorders with white adolescent girls and young women, but eating disorders know few boundaries. Men and other ethnic populations have shown increasing reports of eating disorders in recent years. Find information on how the experiences of men and people of color with eating disorders are unique.
Eating Disorders in Older Women Becoming More Visible
Women (and men) of all ages can develop eating disorders, but there is a notable increase in the proportion of older women reporting eating disorders.
Women (and men) of all ages can develop eating disorders, but there is a notable increase in the proportion of older women reporting eating disorders.
Form or Function? Influences on Male Body Image are Changing
It appears that male body image is susceptible to damage from outside sources, just as female body image is. The difference is in how men respond to chinks in their body image.
It appears that male body image is susceptible to damage from outside sources, just as female body image is. The difference is in how men respond to chinks in their body image.
Weight Loss Behaviors and Body Image in Black Women
Are weight control and weight loss behaviors in black women catching up to the weight control behaviors in white women? Research points to the need to better understand ethnic differences in eating behaviors.
Are weight control and weight loss behaviors in black women catching up to the weight control behaviors in white women? Research points to the need to better understand ethnic differences in eating behaviors.
Don't Forget About Eating Disorders in Men...
Eating disorders in men are more common than we might think. But the ways in which eating disorders play out in men are unique.
Eating disorders in men are more common than we might think. But the ways in which eating disorders play out in men are unique.
Why Men Avoid Help for Eating Disorders
Eating disorders in men tend to go untreated because of social pressures. A study investigates.
Eating disorders in men tend to go untreated because of social pressures. A study investigates.
What to Know About Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder
Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder, also known as "bigorexia," is not classified as an eating disorder. But in many ways, it is the opposite of anorexia. Muscle dysmorphic disorder involves fear about the body's appearance--in this case, that it is not muscular enough.
Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder, also known as "bigorexia," is not classified as an eating disorder. But in many ways, it is the opposite of anorexia. Muscle dysmorphic disorder involves fear about the body's appearance--in this case, that it is not muscular enough.
Making Weight: A Book Review
Men with eating disorders and body image disorders have few resources that speak directly to their situations. The authors of Making Weight normalize eating disorders in men and other body image struggles, filling the need with a book that is long overdue.
Men with eating disorders and body image disorders have few resources that speak directly to their situations. The authors of Making Weight normalize eating disorders in men and other body image struggles, filling the need with a book that is long overdue.
Common Questions and Answers for Males With Eating Disorders
Information on prevalence, risk factors, and treatment options.
Information on prevalence, risk factors, and treatment options.
Disordered Eating in Men Increasing
Whether it's due to more men revealing their struggles or better ways of detecting problems, evidence of eating disorders in men is on the way up.
Whether it's due to more men revealing their struggles or better ways of detecting problems, evidence of eating disorders in men is on the way up.