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Eating Disorders in Adolescent Athletes

Dilip R. Patel

Michigan State University

Donald E. Greydanus

Michigan State University

Helen D. Pratt

Michigan State University

Elaine L. Phillips

Western Michigan University

Adolescent athletes are especially vulnerable to developing disordered eating behaviors. Risk factors include participation in sports where weight and lean body type are important, high-intensity training, pressure from coaches, and training and dieting beginning at an early age. Medical complications associated with these unhealthy dietary and weight-control practices and eating disorders can be potentially dangerous. Prevention strategies include minimizing the importance of weight, increased sensitivity on the part of those working with athletes for issues around weight and dieting, and appropriate education on proper weight-control methods and nutrition. The long-term prognosis is not known.

Key Words: eating disorders • athletes • anorexia nervosa • exercise • adolescents

Journal of Adolescent Research, Vol. 18, No. 3, 280-296 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/0743558403018003006
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