Objective The theoretical model by Petrie and Greenleaf (2007, 2012) is an admirable
attempt to collate the causal factors of disordered eating in athletes. The aims of this …

Objectives This project examined risk factors of disordered eating in athletes by adapting
and applying a theoretical model. It tested a previously proposed theoretical model and …

Objective There is ongoing discussion about whether sports participation is a risk or
protective factor for eating disorders (EDs). Research is mixed, with some studies …

Eating disorders can lead to death. The prevalence of subclinical and eating disorders is
high among female athletes, and the prevalence of eating disorders is higher among female …

Highlights•More sophisticated research is needed into prevalence and developmental
processes.•Limited research has been conducted on effective treatment for …

issue of risk factors and introduce an etiological model to explain the development of
disordered eating among athletes and to stimulate research in this area. Fourth, we address …

Abstract Background Disordered Eating (DE) shows a strong association with athletics and
can lead to several negative mental and physical health effects. Traditionally, sports have …

Disordered eating behaviours and eating disorders (EDs) are prevalent among athletes both
at clinical and subclinical levels. This review briefly summarizes and updates the main …

Objectives The purposes of this paper were to offer reflections, thoughts, and observations
on the burgeoning research regarding eating disorders in athletes over the past 25 years, to …

This study examines putative non‐sport‐specific and sport‐specific risk factors for eating
disorders (ED) among groups of professional female athletes versus non‐athletes. In detail …