Posted on Dec 5th, 2011 |
Female college athletes are at a higher risk of developing eating disorders than their male counterparts, and at a higher risk than females who do not participate in sports, according to an article posted on Yahoo Sports. Certain sports, according to the article, tend to be associated with especially high rates of eating disorders, including gymnastics, dance, running and swimming. (more…)
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Posted on Nov 1st, 2011 |
Traditionally, the general perception has been that eating disorders are a lifestyle choice that primarily affects women. As research leads to a greater understanding of eating disorders, they are recognized as a serious mental disorder that affects individuals of all ages, both genders and all races. (more…)
Posted in Research & News
Posted on Sep 12th, 2011 |
Female athletes are routinely instructed on the warning signs of eating disorders. Their locker room walls are often lined with posters raising awareness of anorexia and bulimia nervosa. For male athletes, however, the dangerous habits that lead to eating disorders often creep into their lifestyles as part of their efforts to compete without realizing the warning signs. (more…)
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Posted on Jul 29th, 2010 |
Eating disorders are often seen clustered in certain types of groups, especially groups that are all-female. For instance, cheerleading and sorority groups provide an important outlet for young women to enjoy their hobbies, but an intense pressure to look a certain way sometimes can breed problems in the eating habits of young women that participate in the groups.
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Posted on May 11th, 2010 |
College students who also happen to be athletes are considered to be in much better physical condition than most college students. A study of 680 student athletes at Ohio State University found that while very few had diagnosable eating disorders, many still had symptoms of eating disorders.
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