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Guys and body image - quiz

Test your knowledge about boys and body image with our quick health quiz. Guys face pressure about their weight, fitness and appearance too, but a bad body image can affect your health.

1. How do you feel about the way your body looks?
A. Fine - you’re satisfied with your body, most of the time.
B. Okay - although there are parts of it you don’t like very much.
C. Bad - there are a couple of parts that you like, and the rest you hate

2. What should the male body look like?
A. Muscular with wide shoulders and tanned skin.
B. Lean and healthy
C. This is a stupid question- male bodies come in all shapes and sizes.

3. Do you ever get depressed about the way your body looks?
A. All the time - life would be so much better if your body was strong and muscular.
B. Not really - you’re more interested in what your body can do (like sports) than what it looks like.
C. Sometimes - especially if you are teased by other people, or see someone else with a better body than yours.

4. Do you think you’re fat?
A. Yes - you need to lose a few kilos.
B. No - you’re about the right weight for your height.
C. Yes - even though your family and friends reckon you’re not.

5. Do you crash diet to lose weight?
A. All the time - a six-pack stomach is important.
B. Sometimes - maybe to lose the weight you put on over winter.
C. Never - crash dieting is bad for you.

6. Can guys get eating disorders like anorexia nervosa or bulimia?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Only if the guy is a bit 'girly'.

7. How do you feel about exercise?
A. It’s the only way to get a good body, so you exercise like crazy every chance you get.
B. Sport is all about how you play, not how you look.
C. You mostly exercise for fun and fitness, but some things you do (like weight train) are just to improve your looks.

8. What do you think about steroids?
A. Steroids are dangerous, and a cheat’s way of getting ahead.
B. Okay for those elite athletes who want to risk it, but those kinds of drugs aren’t for regular guys.
C. You’d use steroids if you had the chance, or you’re using them already.

Your score is:

Score 8 to 12:
It seems that your body image is in very poor shape. This is putting you at high risk of health problems like exercise dependence or eating disorders. If you feel depressed about your body, feel compelled to exercise or if you start bingeing or fasting, it might be wise to get professional help.

Score 13 to 18:
Your body image seems a little shaky and could do with some work. A negative body image develops over the course of your life, so changing it can take time and effort. Browse through the Better Health Channel articles on body image for ideas and suggestions on how to feel more loving and respectful towards your body and your self.

Score 19 to 24:
Congratulations, it seems that you have a positive body image. Your healthy attitude is lowering your risk of problems like exercise dependence. However, there’s always room for improvement- you can further strengthen your body image by reading up on body image issues.

> Check the correct answers.

You might also be interested in:
Body image - men.
Body image - women.
Body image and diets.
Eating disorders.
Eating disorders - children.
Teenage health.

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