Eating attitudes and food intakes of elite adolescent female figure skaters: a cross sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Elite adolescent female figure skaters compete in an aesthetic-based sport that values thin builds and lithe figures. To conform to the sport’s physical requirements, skaters may alter their eating patterns in unhealthful directions....

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Main Authors: Dwyer Johanna, Eisenberg Alanna, Prelack Kathy, Song Won O, Sonneville Kendrin, Ziegler Paula
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2012-12-01
Series:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
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Online Access:http://www.jissn.com/content/9/1/53