Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 44, Issue 2 , Pages 111-117 , February 2009

Disordered Eating Behaviors: What About Boys?

Received 22 April 2008 ,Accepted 31 July 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.07.019

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 44, Issue 2 , Pages 111-117 , February 2009

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