But due in large part to cultural bias, they are much less likely to seek treatment for their eating disorder. In the United States alone, eating disorders will affect 10 million males at some point in their lives. "Despite the stereotype that eating disorders only occur in women, about one in three people struggling with an eating disorder is male. To quote the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): 'I'm pretty sure boys can't even get eating disorders.' Of course boys can, it's just that society doesn't talk about it. Lord knows there aren't any afterschool specials about it.' (p12)Just let that sink in for a second. I'm pretty sure boys can't even get eating disorders. Here is the thing-what I have is not an eating disorder. 'Thanks to the magic of Afterschool Specials, I know that a disconnect between what I see and what others see is a very banal aspect of eating disorders. I want to share a quote with you from the book again, because I think it's important to think about. Smith, about Matt, a guy with an eating disorder. Yesterday, I reviewed The Art of Starving by Sam J.
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