A desire for weight loss in season increases disordered eating behaviour risk and energy deficiency in athletes

Research Article

A desire for weight loss in season increases disordered eating behaviour risk and energy deficiency in athletes

Published in: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume 27 , issue 3 , 2014 , pages: 120–126
DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2014.11734500
Author(s): Hh Wright School of Health and Sports Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa , R. Ford Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa , Cr Botha Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa
Keywords: isordered eating , body image , nonlean-build sports , female students , energy status
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Abstract

Objective: The objective was to explore eating behaviour, body image and energy status in female university team sport athletes.
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