Eating disorders and body-image distortions among American boys and men often take a different form than is typically seen among women. For example, males are more likely to:

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Studies have shown that males are more likely to engage in excessive exercise and abuse steroids, which can lead to muscle dysmorphia (a preoccupation with being too small or not muscular enough). Binge eating and purging behaviors are more commonly seen in females with eating disorders. Inactivity is also not typically used as a strategy for reducing size, as males often strive for a larger muscular build.

Eating Disorders and Body-Image Distortions Among American Boys and Men