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Posted by Lori Henry Nov 22, 2006 |
Younger guys are trying to slim down on a progressively larger degree. Whereas men usually suffered from disorders such as “bigorexia,” where the individual pumps up to get larger muscles, and “orthorexia,” where the person is obsessed with healthy eating to an unhealthy degree, they are now being seen with a diagnosis for anorexia.
An 18 year old was interviewed as saying that trimming down was better than bulking up because thin is in, and not for just women.
"It's more socially acceptable to be too thin, rather than being too fat," he said.
"Generally, males are uncomfortable seeking help. Men may not be aware that they're suffering from an eating disorder. They may attribute their behaviors to normal exercise," stated Urszula Kelly from the Presbyterian Hospital.