SUMMARY
For years, eating disorders were thought to predominantly affect women and girls. But it’s estimated that 1 in 3 people with the condition are male, and that 10 million American boys and men will struggle with it at some point in their lives. John Yang speaks with Dr. Jason Nagata, a pediatrician specializing in eating disorders at the University of California, San Francisco, to learn more.
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KEY TERMS
anorexia nervosa — an eating disorder marked by severe restriction of food consumption and anxiety about weight gain
WARM UP QUESTIONS
- Who is Dr. Jason Nagata?
- What age was the wrestler Dr. Nagata was working with?
- How many times a day did the wrestler check his weight?
- Why did he check his weight so much?
- How can signs of an eating disorder be spotted?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
How can parents help their children who have signs of an eating disorder?
Media literacy: Do you know what resources are available for young people, including boys who are experiencing eating disorders? Aside from free, nationally available resources such as hotlines, who do you think students can turn to for help?
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FOR MORE
What students can do:
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