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When Can I Go Back To A Sport After Recovering from an Eating Disorder?

Rather than engaging in sports or exercise for fun and/or health, physical activities are often abused by [...]
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Athletes & Anorexia: Why Being Lean Has Become An Obsession

Many sports are judged on the body-type, weight, and performance of an athlete. Aesthetic sports may be more susceptible to eating disorders and when comparing self to others, behaviors can [...]
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Competitive Female Athletes & Anorexia Nervosa

The American culture has long been obsessed with the importance of being thin, especially in the female [...]
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Body Image & Sports Involvement in College Students

Body image can be described as your personal evaluation of self and others, based on body weight, shape, size, and appearance. It is connected to self-esteem and self-worth. Athletics can [...]
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Bulimia Nervosa & It’s Prevalence in Ballet Dancers

Eating disorders, such as bulimia nervosa, develop for a variety of reasons and understanding some of the factors involved with eating disorder development can be helpful in prevention, awareness, and [...]
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How Cutting Weight For Sports May Foster Disordered Eating

Athletes across the board are facing increasing competition on all levels, including high school, collegiate sports, professional athletics, and more. It is not uncommon for athletes to engage in specific [...]
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Binge Eating Disorder Among College Athletes

College Athlete struggling with Binge Eating Disorder

Eating disorders in college athletes are on the rise. Studies have shown that 25% of female college athletes and 20% of male athletes have a diagnosed eating disorder [1]. Proper [...]
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Anorexia in the Ballet: Warning Signs and Risk Factors

Woman with ballet slippers struggling with anorexia

Eating disorders in the ballet profession are common. Ballet is an art form that revolves around the body, and it takes a lot of practice and dedication. Often, young girls [...]
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Teen Athletes & Anorexia: Concerns for Parents and Coaches

Teen female athlete struggling with anorexia

Teen athletes who are dealing with anorexia nervosa face considerable challenges with their physical and mental well-being. Parents and coaches who are more involved with a teenage athlete can play [...]
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Recovering From the Female Athlete Triad: Effective Treatments

The Female Athlete Triad is the combination of low energy intake, amenorrhea (or absence of menstruation), and decreased bone mass density health in females. Research shows that women who participate [...]
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