Eating disorders in male athletes: It is just as hard to be Ken as Barbie

Sports Nutrition and Ortho Congress

December 08-09, 2016 | Philadelphia, USA

Brad Johnson

University of Western States, USA

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Sports Med Doping Stud

Abstract :

In the US, approximately 10 Million men will suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some time in their life, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder. Certain eating disorder type behaviors (including binge eating, purging, and laxative abuse and fasting for weight loss) are nearly as common among males as they are among females. Men with eating disorders often suffer from comorbid conditions such as depression, excessive exercise, substance disorders, and anxiety. Some of the reasons men suffer from eating disorders is pressure to be lean and muscular, body dysmorphia and desire to compete in certain sports. Many men are afraid to admit their eating disorders, which mean they may never seek help.

Biography :

Email: bjohnson@uws.edu