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Samuel Cornell, Research Fellow in Public Health, The University of Queensland

My son goes to the gym a lot. How can I tell if this is healthy or a sign something is wrong?

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A teenage boy goes to the gym several times a week. He takes protein powder and watches what he eats carefully. He talks about being “ripped” or “jacked”.

Is this a sign of a young person developing healthy, disciplined habits? Or has it turned into an unhealthy focus on his appearance?

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