Breaking Down the Relationship Between Athletics and Eating Disorders
- What Are the Potential Risk Factors?
- Perfectionism Out of Control
- Focus on Body Image and Appearance
- Emphasis on Weight Control
- Social Pressure from Peers
- Risk Factors That Aren’t Necessarily Related to Sports
- Poor Body Image and Low Self-Esteem
- Troubled Family Life
- Common Eating Disorders in Athletes
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Signs That Indicate a Need for Eating Disorder Treatment
Athletics make a huge impact on many young women’s and men’s lives. They can inspire leadership skills, perseverance, teamwork, and self-confidence. However, for all the many positives that athletics can…