Female athletes and eating problems: A meta-analysis

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Abstract

There appear to be circumstances under which sports participation by women constitutes a risk factor for certain elements of eating problems. In other situations, athletic participation may be protective against eating problems.

Topics & Keywords

Eating Disorders and Behaviors Physical Activity and Health Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Eating Disorders

Volume 27, Issue 4, pp. 371-380

DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1098-108x(200005)27:4<371::aid-eat1>3.0.co;2-y

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