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ArticleInternational journal of health sciences

Association between athletic participation and the risk of eating disorder and body dissatisfaction in college students.

Laura Blair, Christopher R Aloia, Melinda W Valliant, Kathy B Knight, John C Garner, Vinayak K Nahar

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Authors and funding

6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Laura BlairDepartment of Nutrition and Hospitality Management, University of Mississippi, 108 Lenoir Hall, University, Mississippi, USA.
Christopher R AloiaDepartment of Nutrition and Hospitality Management, University of Mississippi, 108 Lenoir Hall, University, Mississippi, USA.
Melinda W ValliantDepartment of Nutrition and Hospitality Management, University of Mississippi, 108 Lenoir Hall, University, Mississippi, USA.
Kathy B KnightDepartment of Nutrition and Hospitality Management, University of Mississippi, 108 Lenoir Hall, University, Mississippi, USA.
John C GarnerDepartment of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, College of Health and Human Services, Troy University, Troy, AL 36082, USA.
Vinayak K NaharCenter for Animal and Human Health in Appalachia, College of Veterinary Medicine, DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, and School of Mathematics and Sciences, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN 37752, USA.
University of Mississippi · USLincoln Memorial University · USTroy University · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveGiven that females exhibit a greater prevalence of eating disorders, there is of yet no conclusive evidence whether participation in college athletics exacerbates eating disorders or body shape dissatisfaction. This study assessed how gender and participation in collegiate athletics are associated with increased risk for disordered eating attitudes and body shape concerns in college students.

methodsThis study used a cross-sectional research design. A total of 302 students at a Southern US university fully completed the eating attitudes test and the body shape questionnaire during class time or team meetings. Logistic regression was conducted to determine risk differentials for each group.

resultsOf 302 students, 65.6% were females and 63.2% were non-athletes. Athletic status was significant as well but became slightly less so with adjustment (unadjusted at OR = 3.14,

conclusionsAlthough there seems to still be many unresolved issues regarding eating disorders, one thing is clear females are at higher risk, and it remains a significant challenge to college health services. College health practitioners should be made aware of the significant effect stress has on freshman in particular.

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Anorexia nervosabody shape dissatisfactioncollege studentscollegiate athleteseating attitudeseating disorders

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PMID29085261
PMCPMC5654186
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