Background: Balanced sporting activity should be considered a resource in the treatment of
eating disorders (ED), in particular of the BED and in obesity and, if conducted and guided …

Eating disorders may affect some athletes at rates much greater than the general population.
Among male athletes, eating disorders are on the rise. Studies show that males participating …

Eating disorders are a growing societal problem, especially among young people. This
study aims to determine the individual and social factors that support and perpetuate the risk …

This study examined the prevalence of eating disorders (ED) and the possible difference
between ED symptoms and true ED by using questionnaires as compared with an interview …

Research indicates that certain athletes, particularly those in sports that emphasize
leanness to enhance performance or appearance (eg, gymnastics, wrestling, figure skating …

Athletes have been identified by some as a population at risk for the development of eating
disorders. The role of the level of athletic competition as a factor for disordered eating …

Clinical Scenario: Eating disorders in female athletes are a commonly underdiagnosed
condition. Better screening tools for eating disorders in athletic females could help increase …

Background Eating disorders (ED) and disordered eating (DE) among male elite athletes
share some of the characteristics seen in female elite athletes and the population, but also …

This study examined the relative frequency of behavioral and psychological indices of eating
disorders in collegiate athletes and nonathletes. Participants were 230 male and 250 female …

Screening female athletes for eating disorders is not performed commonly even though the
American College of Sports Medicine, National Athletic Trainer Association, and …