Eating Disorders · Texas behavioral health news
Men suffer from eating disorders too. Help is available in the Twin Cities. - Star Tribune
Eating Disorders (Google News) · August 3, 2026
In plain language
Eating disorders are often viewed as a health issue primarily affecting women, but men represent about one-third of all cases. Many men delay seeking treatment due to social stigma or the belief that they cannot have an eating disorder. Symptoms in men can include overexercising, the use of muscle-building supplements, and strict dieting to change body composition. Understanding that these conditions can affect anyone is a critical first step toward getting professional support and recovery.
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Key takeaways
- Men account for approximately 33% of people living with eating disorders.
- Only 5% to 11% of patients in eating disorder treatment centers are male.
- Stigma and a lack of awareness often prevent men from seeking medical help for their symptoms.
- Male eating disorders may involve excessive exercise and the misuse of supplements or weight-loss medications.
- Social media influencers can pressure men into unhealthy lifestyle choices and body expectations.
- A person does not need to look underweight to be suffering from a serious eating disorder.
Men suffer from eating disorders too. Help is available in the Twin Cities. Star Tribune
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