Muscle-Building Teens Going To Extremes

Wanting to look “ripped” or “buff” is no longer something just adults strive for. Teenagers are going to extremes, too. Researchers surveyed nearly 28-hundred students at 20 different middle and high schools. They asked about 5 muscle-enhancing behaviors including diet modification, exercise habits, use of protein powders, steroids and other substances. The take home? Talk to your kids about their diet and exercise, and ask your doctor if there’s a pattern of troubling behavior.

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