Suzanne Koudsi

In the viewpoint that follows, Suzanne Koudsi challenges the common assumption that eating disorders are exclusively a problem for women. She states that the number of men who suffer from anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder is higher than typically thought—and appears to be rising. Koudsi claims that eating-disordered men generally fall into two categories: those with psychological problems such as depression, and athletes who become addicted to abnormal eating regimens. Furthermore, she contends, some men develop eating disorders as a result of social pressures to look good. The author is a reporter and editor who writes for Fortune Magazine.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. As cited by Koudsi, how many men suffer from eating disorders"

2. According to the author, what two factors influence the recent growth in the number...