Eating disorder risks and awareness among female elite cyclists: an anonymous survey

Abstract Background Eating disorders (EDs) are an increasingly recognized concern in professional sports. Previous studies suggests that both female gender and endurance sports put athletes at risk. Female elite cyclists are hence of specific interest. The present study aimed at evaluating the distr...

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Main Authors: C Koppenburg, F Saxer, W Vach, D Lüchtenberg, A Goesele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-022-00563-6