Examined the relationship between 28 female college gymnasts' attitudes about weight and
their gymnastic performance. Ss' scores on the Eating Attitudes Test, the Eating Disorder …

This paper critically reviews self-presentational behavior, cognition, and affect in competition
and sport. It is subdivided into three main sections. The first section focuses on self …

Purpose: To determine body composition, energy availability, training load, and menstrual
status in young elite endurance running athletes (ATH) over 1 year, and in a secondary …

The physical benefits of exercise are widely recognized, and an abundance of
epidemiological evidence exists to support an association linking exercise to physical health …

The purpose of the study was to assess (a) the prevalence of disordered eating (DE) in elite
female team sports players compared to non-athletes and (b) to compare DE prevalence in …

A Comparison of Male and Female University Athletes and Nonathletes on Eating Disorder
Indices: Are Athletes Protected? Janet A. Wilkins, Fred J. Boland, and John Albinson …

Abstract Sundgot-Borgen (1993) hypothesized that participants in refereed sports, eg,
basketball, may be at lower risk for the development of eating disorders in comparison to …

This volume provides researchers and clinicians with an insight into recent developments in
activity anorexia. Much of the basic information on the topic has come from animal literature; …

It is generally accepted that exercise is beneficial for young women, since it increases
cardiovascular fitness and reduces adiposity. Too much exercise can have negative effects …

Rowers compete in a sport that allows comparison of male and female athletes and where
some (lightweight) but not others (heavyweights) must meet specific weight criteria. Eating …