A recent study analyzed data from 1,553 boys and men and found that more than one in five met criteria for a probable eating disorder. The prevalence of bulimia nervosa was the highest at 5.8%, while anorexia nervosa was the least common at 0.34%. Sexual minority status and higher BMI were significant predictors of eating disorders, emphasizing the need for targeted prevention and intervention efforts for these groups. The study also highlighted the importance of recognizing male-specific presentations of eating disorders that focus on muscularity rather than thinness.

Source: Eating Behaviors