Los adolescentes son particularmente vulnerables a las influencias socioculturales y a desarrollar trastornos alimentarios (TA). Este estudio tuvo como objetivo comparar conductas alimentarias, riesgo de TA e imagen corporal (IC) entre varones y mujeres. Se evaluaron 105 adolescentes entre 15 y 18 años (53 mujeres y 52 varones), de una escuela de Catamarca. Se tomó peso y talla y se determinó el índice de masa corporal para analizar el peso. Se administraron el Eating Disorder Inventory-3 y el Figure Scale para evaluar las conductas alimentarias, el riesgo de TA y la IC. Se realizaron comparaciones de medias (t-student) y proporciones. El 58,6% presentó normopeso y el resto, exceso de peso, sin diferencias significativas por sexo. Las mujeres obtuvieron puntajes significativamente mayores en Búsqueda de delgadez, Actitudes Bulímicas e Insatisfacción corporal, lo que se corresponde con la mayor proporción de riesgo de TA (55.8% vs. 21.2%) y de deseo de mayor delgadez (79.3% vs. 48.1%). La satisfacción con la IC y el deseo de mayor robustez predominaron en varones. Se evidencia que, independientemente del peso, hay un mayor riesgo de TA en mujeres, lo que confirma el impacto diferencial de las presiones y expectativas de género durante la adolescencia. Palabras clave Trastornos alimentarios - Insatisfacción corporal - Adolescencia - Género ABSTRACT RISKY EATING BEHAVIORS AND BODY IMAGE IN ADOLESCENTS FROM CATAMARCA Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to sociocultural influences and the development of eating disorders (ED). This study aimed to compare eating behaviors, ED risk, and body image (BI) between male and female adolescents. A total of 105 adolescents aged 15 to 18 years (53 females and 52 males) from a school in Catamarca were evaluated. Weight and height were measured to calculate body mass index (BMI) and assess weight status. The Eating Disorder Inventory-3 and the Figure Rating Scale were administered to evaluate eating behaviors, ED risk, and BI. Mean comparisons (Student’s t-test) and proportion analyses were conducted. A total of 58.6% had normal weight, while the rest presented excess weight, with no significant differences by sex. Females scored significantly higher in Drive for Thinness, Bulimic Attitudes, and Body Dissatisfaction, which was consistent with a higher proportion at risk for ED (55.8% vs. 21.2%) and a greater desire for thinness (79.3% vs. 48.1%). Satisfaction with BI and the desire for greater robustness were more prevalent among males. Regardless of weight status, females showed a higher ED risk, confirming the differential impact of gender-based pressures and expectations during adolescence. Keywords Eating disorders - Body dissatisfaction - Adolescence - Gender