Understanding the Nutritional Impact of Binge Eating Disorder: Which eating disorder is found in equal numbers of males and females?
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Despite persistent societal stereotypes, research indicates that approximately one-third of individuals experiencing an eating disorder are male, a figure that is believed to be underestimated. This underrepresentation often obscures crucial facts, such as identifying the specific condition where a male and female prevalence is much more similar: binge eating disorder (BED), which affects genders at more comparable rates.