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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What happened

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."…

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:20:08 UTC.

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