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Shared Root Of Appearance Disorders
- Dr. K argues eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder share a core image issue: feeling unacceptable when looking in the mirror.
- Different behaviors (restriction, surgery) are just paths to reach an internal ideal.
Gender Bias In Diagnostic Screens
- Diagnostic criteria evolved from studying primarily white women and emphasize weight-loss behaviors.
- That makes current screens miss male presentations tied to muscularity and bulking goals.
Mesomorphic Ideal Drives Male Dissatisfaction
- Men often aim for a mesomorphic ideal (wide shoulders, low body fat) not weight loss.
- Male dissatisfaction therefore manifests as desire to bulk and gain muscle, not typical anorexia signs.