Eating Disorders and Athletes

This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction The disordered eating continuum Prevalence of disordered eating and eating disorders in athletes Risk factors for the development of disordered eating and eating disorders Why are athletes dieting? Health and performance consequences of disordered eating and eating disorders How to approach athletes with symptoms of disordered eating and eating disorders The athlete and the healthcare team Training, energy expenditure and energy intake during treatment Prevention of disordered eating and eating disorders Summary References Further reading