ReviewJournal of eating disorders2020
Prevalence of disordered eating in athletes categorized by emphasis on leanness and activity type - a systematic review.
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72 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 154 citations in OpenAlex.
- Mental Health in Ultra-Endurance Runners: A Systematic Review.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2023Pooled it
- Nutritional counseling in athletes: a systematic review.Frontiers in nutrition · 2023Pooled it
- From Awareness to Action: Advancing Counselor Education Policy to Improve Early Detection of Eating Disorders Through Embodied Reflection.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Mediterranean Diet Adherence, Nutrition Knowledge and Lifestyle Factors in Physically Active Adults and Athletes: The NUTRI_ACTIVE Study.Nutrients · 2026Observational
- Eating disorders and associated mental symptoms in Swedish elite athletes and a comparison group.Discover mental health · 2026Article
- Coaches Say Lighter Is Better, but at What Cost? A Qualitative Exploration of the Lingering Impact of Body Image on Disordered Eating in Retired Elite Women Athletes.Qualitative health research · 2026Article
- Striving to Be Thin: Weight Pressures and Eating Disorder Symptoms in Professional Young Female Modern Dancers.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Sexual Function and Libido Loss in Female Climbers-A Cross-Sectional Study.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Revision of Energy Metabolism Adaptations in High-Level Athletes: From Physical Performance Enhancement to Potential Therapeutic Targets in Mental Disorders.Current issues in molecular biology · 2026Review
- 2025 Update to the Female Athlete Triad Coalition Consensus Statement Part 1: State of the Science and Introduction of a New Adolescent Model.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026Review
- Health-Related Quality of Life in Adolescent Athletes: Correlations With Energy Availability, Disordered Eating, and Compulsive Exercise Behaviors.Journal of athletic training · 2026Article
- Screening for eating disorders and low energy availability in female trail runners: A cross-sectional study.PloS one · 2026Article
- Short term body mass manipulation in powerlifting: a narrative review and best practice recommendations.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2025Review
- Prevalence and Risk Factors for Eating Disorders in Adolescent Female Basketball Players.Nutrients · 2025Article
- The roles of body ımage, drive for muscularity, and spiritual well-being in the relationship between disordered eating and exercise addiction among sports science students: a moderated model.Journal of eating disorders · 2025Article
- Assessment of the Risk of Orthorexia Nervosa and Attitudes Towards Their Own Bodies among Amateur and Professional Soccer Players.Journal of human kinetics · 2025Article
- Exploring the presentation of REDs in ultra endurance sport: a review.Journal of eating disorders · 2025Review
- Lower Prevalence of Disordered Eating Behaviours Among Norwegian Female Athletes Compared to Non-Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Survey Using the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire.European journal of sport science · 2025Article
- Navigating Anthropometric Assessment in Sports Settings: Perspectives from ISAK Practitioners in the UK and Ireland.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2025Article
- Association between dietary insulin index and risk of depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance in a group of Iranian physically active adults.BMC psychology · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundDisordered Eating (DE) shows a strong association with athletics and can lead to several negative mental and physical health effects. Traditionally, sports have been grouped based upon whether or not the sport emphasizes leanness as a competing factor. Due to sociocultural factors, risk for DE may also be associated with the sport type. The aim of this review is to critically analyze the available research and data in this field to consider the relationship between DE and sport type to see which factors influence prevalence among athletes.
methodA systematic review was completed using keywords specific to DE and sport types. Articles were either excluded due to lack of specification of athlete type or failure to use a standardized screening tool or interview for data collection.
results6 out of 7 studies found a significant increase in DE rates among lean sport types. When classifying by sport type reports were less consistent, but show non-lean sports also have increased rates of DE.
conclusionThere are variations in prevalence of DE behaviors depending on athlete type. It is important to identify the risk for DE early in athletes so emphasis can be placed on treatment options to nullify progression to an eating disorder, lower negative impacts on an athlete's performance, and prevent other negative health effects. Using sport groups is important to clinical practice as well as research, as certain sports may have a higher risk for development of DE.
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