For many years it was supposed that eating disorders and pathogenic
weight control behaviours were the sole preserve of those athletes
participating in the aesthetic and weight division sports. However,
more recent research has shown that there are increasing instances
of the problem across a wide range of sports and, in addition, the
sport environment's emphasis on body size, shape, and weight may
place athletes at higher risk o developing eating disorders.
This comprehensive, up-to-date book presents the latest research
and applied practice to address all of the key issues relating to
sport and eating disorders. The book begins by looking at the
underlying factors behind the development of disordered eating. It
goes on to consider evaluation, diagnosis and treatment across a
wide range of sports, and assesses the various types of treatment
available and the practicalities of implementing treatment
programmes. A whole chapter is devoted to the role of the internet,
both as a source of information and of possible treatment, for
athletes with these disorders. The final chapter provides four
practical examples and case studies of disordered eating in
high-risk sports. Presents the latest research and applied practice
relating to sport and eating disorders Describes how to diagnose
and assess eating disorders Assesses the impact of the availability
of on-line diagnosis and treatment Includes practical examples and
case studies of eating disorders in high-risk sports
Eating Disorders in Athletes will prove invaluable to a range
of professionals working with athletes including sport
psychologists, sport nutritionists, sport medicine specialists and
coaches. It will also be essentialreading for students on a range
of courses within sport science and sport psychology.
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