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Body Image For Boys

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Woman with shoulder length hair. Caption. And they've been teased about being overweight.

A growing number of boys and young men are becoming obsessed with their appearances. They are as affected by media hype as are young women. Examines the growing phenomena of increasing gym memberships, exercise addiction, and use of potentially harmful sports supplements as body enhancers. Frank answers to questions directed to young men reveal the same concerns and abuses that women experience. Concludes with an exploration of male eating disorders.

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Runtime: 18 minutes 28 seconds

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