Eating Disorders and Body Image Disturbances among Ballet Dancers, Gymnasium Users and Body Builders

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Authors

Claudia Ravaldi

Alfredo Vannacci

T. Zucchi

Edoardo Mannucci · University of Florence

Pier Luigi Cabras

Maura Boldrini

Loriana Murciano

Carlo Maria Rotella · University of Florence

Valdo Ricca

Abstract

Non-professional performers of sports emphasising thinness or muscularity, such as ballet and body-building, show a high degree of body uneasiness and inappropriate eating attitudes and behaviours.

Topics & Keywords

Eating Disorders and Behaviors Diversity and Impact of Dance Musicians’ Health and Performance

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Psychopathology

Volume 36, Issue 5, pp. 247-254

DOI: 10.1159/000073450

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