Prevalence of disordered eating in athletes categorized by emphasis on leanness and activity type – a systematic review

Prevalence of disordered eating in athletes categorized by emphasis on leanness and activity type – a systematic review

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 been grouped based upon whether or not the sport emphasizes leanness as a competing factor. Due to sociocultural factor...

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Main Authors: Ryley P. Mancine, Donald W. Gusfa, Ali Moshrefi, Samantha F. Kennedy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Eating Disorders
Subjects:
Eating disorders
Sport group
Sports mental health
Leanness
Activity group
Disordered eating
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40337-020-00323-2

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