Understanding Eating Disorders | Page 7

● Negative self-image

● Need to be “in control”

● Lowered testosterone levels

● Hair loss

● Being teased about appearance or body

Although eating disorders are often attributed mostly to females, millions of males also struggle with eating disorders. Males dealing with eating disorders are a broad spectrum, from those active in athletic activities to males bullied because of their body or image. In addition to the symptoms of eating disorders we’ve already covered, below are a few key indicators of eating disorders in males: