John is a weightlifter who abuses steroids and eats a high protein diet. Although he is large and muscular, he continues to have a distorted body image of himself. From which of the following conditions does John suffer?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

John suffers from muscle dysmorphia, also known as “bigorexia.” This is a body dysmorphic disorder in which an individual becomes preoccupied with building muscle mass despite already being muscular. They often have a distorted body image and may engage in steroid use or excessive exercise and high-protein diets in an attempt to achieve their desired body shape.

John Is a Weightlifter Who Abuses Steroids and Eats a High