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Eating disorders are often thought to be the territory of women. Women are more commonly believed to be focused on their appearance and paying careful attention to their weight. Women eat salads; men eat burgers. (more…)
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For many years, eating disorders were believed to be a lifestyle choice, with only young, white females of a certain income level affected. When a young woman had an eating disorder, those around her might believe it stemmed from a parenting problem or a sort of fussiness on the girl’s part about her appearance.
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Eating disorders have most prominently been associated as "feminine" diseases, but the latest statistics are showing otherwise.
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When we hear or read about anorexia or bulimia we usually picture in our minds a thin, young girl. However, eating disorders among males are not uncommon.
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British mannequin maker Rootstein is unveiling a new male mannequin that could boost men’s body image insecurities. The super-skinny figure with a 27-inch waist and a 35-inch chest may look great in tight-fitting clothes, but will it spur body image issues for “real” men?
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Research from the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) has demonstrated that eating disorders are not simply a female issue – males suffer as well. While 10 percent of all reported eating disorders are in male individuals, it is important to understand what characteristics play into these disorders.
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Eating disorders can consume those who suffer from a variety of conditions, but the assumption is that eating disorders only impact women. In truth, roughly ten percent of eating disorder individuals seeking help from mental health professionals are actually men and their disorders are clinically similar to eating disorders in women, according to a National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) study.
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