Can males (a 16 y.o. boy) get anorexia?

Aug

14

2009

Can males (a 16 y.o. boy) get anorexia?

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Answer #1

Anyone is at risk for anorexia. it is less common in males than in females, but it is still possible. anorexia is characterised by a lack of eating. bulimia is when someone binges (or stuffs their face) then uses some method rids their body of the food that they have just eaten (purging).

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Answer #2

And it may be a growing problem:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,541340,00.html

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Answer #3

Thank you, I’m looking more into this and keeping an eye on a friends son.

Answers Answered By: CSC [ Grey Star Level]

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