Eating Problems in Athletic Settings
By Randa Ryan, Ph.D.
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 4, Number 3, 1997, Pages 5-8
Abstract:
Dr. Randa Ryan, Assistant Athletic Director for Student Services for the Women's Athletic Department at the University of Texas, discusses the recognition and management of eating disorders among athletes. Pressure to perform and fear of failure cause stress for those who compete. When athletes with eating disorders are training well no one wants to interfere even if they are exhibiting self destructive behaviors.
Eating disorders in athletes are particularity difficult to confront because body weight and composition are performance factors. While Dr. Ryan's article focuses on the athletic setting many of the concepts are transferable to other settings.
Eating disorders in athletes are particularity difficult to confront because body weight and composition are performance factors. While Dr. Ryan's article focuses on the athletic setting many of the concepts are transferable to other settings.
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This article can be found in the issue:
Eating Disorders
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 4, Number 3, 1997
This 1997 issue of The Prevention Researcher focuses on anorexia and bulimia among youth.
This issue also featured these articles:
- • Adolescent Boys and Anorexia Nervosa, Pages 9
- • Adolescent Substance Use and Eating Disorders, Pages 10-11
- • Eating Problems in Athletic Settings, Pages 5-8
- • History and Prevention of Eating Disorders, Pages 1-5
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