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.

Editor's Note: Don't miss our more recent issue, Adolescent Eating Disorders & Body Dissatisfaction, printed in 2007.

View references for this article »

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:

Order this print issue for only $12.00!

Subject Index

Use the drop-down menu to
find a product by subject

Steroid Use

Steroid use. Body dissatisfaction. Eating disorders. What's the connection? Find out in this issue.

News
Blog
Podcast

Free Feature Article: Remaining Safe Online

Our interview with Kimberly Mitchell, "Remaining Safe and Avoiding Dangers Online" is now our free... Read More

Rx Drug Abuse

Adolescents' abuse of prescription drugs is a growing concern for many who work with youth. Learn... Read More

Working with Youth and Families

Teens today can experience a number of hurdles on their way to adulthood. Our lastest release is a... Read More

Working With Youth and Families

Family and home life both play an enormous role in a youth’s development. Every family is different with its own ... Read More

“Human trafficking” aka modern day slavery

Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Personally, I find it surprising that people are trafficked in the ... Read More

Make it Better for LGBTQ Youth

We have all seen the “It Gets Better” videos created by varous people, including President Obama, the San Francisco ... Read More

#006 - Steps Parents Can Take To Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse: An Interview with Gina Hijjawi

A 2010 Monitoring the Future study reveals that 22% of high school seniors used prescription drugs... More...

#005 - Retaining Older Youth in Out of School Time Programs: An Interview with Priscilla Little

Out-of-school-time programs provide youth with a host of positive experiences. However, as... More...

#004 - Poverty in the Classroom: An Interview with Jennifer Rogalsky

Families today are faced with higher expenses and lower income, a dilemma which affects youth in... More...