We've done many stories about young girls having body image issues as a result of postings on social media.

But now, there's word that boys are experiencing the same problems. Some boys are winding up with eating disorders or exercising too much after mimicking other influencers on social media who share their workouts and diet regimens.

For more, KCBS Radio anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with Dr. Jason Nagata, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UCSF. 

We've done many stories about young girls having body image issues as a result of postings on social media.
But now, there's word that boys are experiencing the same problems. Some boys are winding up with eating disorders or exercising too much after mimicking other influencers on social media who share their workouts and diet regimens.
For more, KCBS Radio anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with Dr. Jason Nagata, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UCSF.&nbsp;

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