Eating Disorders Among Female Athletes

Eating Disorders among female athletes. By Rafael Cortez Abstract This research examines the dimensions of eating disorders in young female athletes. Eating disorders in female athletes may result in adverse health consequences and even cause death. Previous research has found that among female athletes, the prevalence of disordered eating behaviors is between 15% and 62%. Eating disorders, amenorrhea and lost of bone density are often associated with the female athlete triad. Although most do understand that eating …

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