How to spot the signs of an eating disorder in young men and boys — and what you can do to help

Boys and men account for up to one-third of sufferers, but the issue can be much harder to diagnose. Here’s what to look out for and how to broach the subject It’s more common for boys to express concern over not being muscular or strong enough. Photo: Picture posed/Getty Images When we think of eating disorders, most parents will think of girls and issues like anorexia.

It is true that more girls than boys suffer eating disorders, but the number of boys with eating disorders is rising..