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Eating disorders in athletes: overview of prevalence, risk factors and recommendations for prevention and treatment.
- Source :
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European journal of sport science [Eur J Sport Sci] 2013; Vol. 13 (5), pp. 499-508. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Nov 13. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- The prevalence of disordered eating and eating disorders vary from 0-19% in male athletes and 6-45% in female athletes. The objective of this paper is to present an overview of eating disorders in adolescent and adult athletes including: (1) prevalence data; (2) suggested sport- and gender-specific risk factors and (3) importance of early detection, management and prevention of eating disorders. Additionally, this paper presents suggestions for future research which includes: (1) the need for knowledge regarding possible gender-specific risk factors and sport- and gender-specific prevention programmes for eating disorders in sports; (2) suggestions for long-term follow-up for female and male athletes with eating disorders and (3) exploration of a possible male athlete triad.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1536-7290
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- European journal of sport science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24050467
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2012.740504