Eating Disorders In Athletes

For many years it was supposed that eating disorders and pathogenic weightcontrol behaviours were the sole preserve of those athletes participating inthe aesthe... » 

For many years it was supposed that eating disorders and pathogenic weightcontrol behaviours were the sole preserve of those athletes participating inthe aesthetic and weight division sports. However more recent research hasshown that there are increasing instances of the problem across a wide range ofsports and in addition the sport environments emphasis on body size shapeand weight may place athletes at higher risk o developing eating disorders.This comprehensive uptodate book presents the latest research and appliedpractice to address all of the key issues relating to sport and eatingdisorders. The book begins by looking at the underlying factors behind thedevelopment of disordered eating. It goes on to consider evaluation diagnosisand treatment across a wide range of sports and assesses the various types oftreatment available and the practicalities of implementing treatmentprogrammes. A whole chapter is devoted to the role of the internet both as asource of information and of possible treatment for athletes with thesedisorders. The final chapter provides four practical examples and case studiesof disordered eating in highrisk sports. Presents the latest research andapplied practice relating to sport and eating disorders Describes how todiagnose and assess eating disorders Assesses the impact of the availabilityof online diagnosis and treatment Includes practical examples and casestudies of eating disorders in highrisk sports Eating Disorders in Athleteswill prove invaluable to a range of professionals working with athletesincluding sport psychologists sport nutritionists sport medicine specialistsand coaches. It will also be essential reading for students on a range ofcourses within sport science and sport psychology. «