This NY Times article entitled "
Muscular Body Image Lures Boys Into Gym, and Obsession" discusses research exploring the recent explosion of unhealthy behaviors by boys to increase muscle mass to reach an unattainable body image. Whether labeled "bigger-exia" or "fitspo", these efforts to attain perfection can lead to many unhealthy behaviors. How can positive body images for boys be promoted? What should be done about boys that are working towards unhealthy body images?
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